Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molliculum
ID:
171177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 331 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170506

Common Names

  • Molliculum Desmodium
  • Desmodium molliculum
  • Tick-Trefoil

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum adscendens caeruleum Lindl. [valid]
  • Desmodium adscendens caeruleum (Lindl.) DC. [valid]
  • Hedysarum molliculum Kunth [valid]
  • Heteroloma lanatum Desv. ex Kunth [invalid]
  • Desmodium mexicanum S.Watson [illegitimate]
  • Meibomia mollicula (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium mexicanum Sweet [valid]
  • Hedysarum ascendens caeruleum Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Desmodium molliculum (also called Softleaf Tick-trefoil, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Americas. It has trifoliate leaves and small, pink-purple flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Desmodium molliculum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and has a low water requirement, making it a good choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmodium molliculum is a small, pink-purple pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmodium molliculum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Desmodium molliculum

Desmodium molliculum is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, thickets, and open woods from Quebec to British Columbia, south to Florida and Texas.

Desmodium molliculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmodium molliculum?

Desmodium molliculum

What is the common name of Desmodium molliculum?

Molliculum desmodium

What is the growth habit of Desmodium molliculum?

It is an erect, annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.