Status:
valid
Authors:
Vail
Source:
ildis
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club18: 120 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170313
Common Names
- Lindheimer's Tick-trefoil
- Lindheimer's Desmodium
- Lindheimer's Tickclover
Synonyms
- Meibomia lindheimeri Vail [valid]
Description
Desmodium lindheimeri (also called Lindheimer's Desmodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the United States. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Desmodium lindheimeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmodium lindheimeri is a small, white to pinkish-white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Desmodium lindheimeri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Desmodium lindheimeri
Desmodium lindheimeri can be found in Texas, Oklahoma, and Mexico.
Desmodium lindheimeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmodium lindheimeri?
Desmodium lindheimeri
What is the common name of Desmodium lindheimeri?
Lindheimeri desmodium
Where is Desmodium lindheimeri found?
Desmodium lindheimeri is found in Brazil.
Species in the Desmodium genus
Desmodium affine,
Desmodium ambiguum,
Desmodium amplifolium,
Desmodium angustatum,
Desmodium angustifolium,
Desmodium arechavaletae,
Desmodium arizonicum,
Desmodium batocaulon,
Desmodium bellum,
Desmodium bioculatum,
Desmodium bridgesii,
Desmodium callilepis,
Desmodium campyloclados,
Desmodium canaliculatum,
Desmodium chartaceum,
Desmodium chiapense,
Desmodium cinerascens,
Desmodium coloniense,
Desmodium conzattii,
Desmodium cordistipulum,
Desmodium crassum,
Desmodium cubense,
Desmodium cuneatum,
Desmodium delotum,
Desmodium densiflorum,
Desmodium denudatum,
Desmodium fernaldii,
Desmodium floridanum,
Desmodium foliosum,
Desmodium ghiesbreghtii,
Desmodium glabrescens,
Desmodium gracile,
Desmodium grahamii,
Desmodium guadalajaranum,
Desmodium hartwegianum,
Desmodium hassleri,
Desmodium helleri,
Desmodium illinoense,
Desmodium infractum,
Desmodium intermedium,
Desmodium jaliscanum,
Desmodium johnstonii,
Desmodium lamprocarpum,
Desmodium lavanduliflorum,
Desmodium leptoclados,
Desmodium limense,
Desmodium lindheimeri,
Desmodium longiarticulatum,
Desmodium luteolum,
Desmodium macrodesmum,
Species in the Fabaceae family