Desmodium Species

Desmodiumadscendens

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Desmodium (des-MOH-dee-um)
Species
adscendens (ad-SEN-denz)
Synonym
Desmodium glaucescens
Desmodium thwaitesii
Desmodium trifoliastrum
Hedysarum adscendens
Meibomia adscendens
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

This is a plant that occurs naturally in rainforests throughout the world and is used medicinally in various forms and for various ailments.

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