Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lindheimeri
ID:
170984

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

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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.

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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