Home / Guides / Plant Files / Fabaceae

Desmanthus Species, Ground Tamarind, Prostrate Bundleflower, Virgate Mimosa, Wild Tantan

Desmanthusvirgatus

Upload Image Print Article
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Desmanthus (des-MAN-thus)
Info
Species
virgatus (vir-GA-tus)
Info
Synonym
Acacia virgata
Desmanthus virgatus var. depressus
Mimosa virgata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Antonio, Texas

View this plant in a garden
0 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Smokey-brown Cockroach
(Periplaneta fuliginosa)
BIRD FILES
Carolina Wren
(Thryothorus ludovicianus)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Smokey-brown Cockroach
(Periplaneta fuliginosa)
BIRD FILES
Carolina Wren
(Thryothorus ludovicianus)