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zarzabacoa de monte
Scientific Name: Desmodium axillare var. axillare
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Zarzabacoa de Monte (Desmodium axillare)
Desmodium axillare, commonly known as Zarzabacoa de Monte, is a perennial forb/herb. This plant is found in various locations and has several variations and synonyms.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Accepted Scientific Name: Desmodium axillare (Sw.) DC.
- Common Name: Zarzabacoa de Monte
- Family: Fabaceae (also mentioned as Fabaceae-Faboideae)
- Synonyms:
- Meibomia axillaris var. obtusifoliola Kuntze
- Desmodium axillare var. obtusifoliola (Kuntze) Urb.
- Desmodium axillare var. acutifolium (Kuntze) Urb.
- Desmodium axillare (Sw.) DC. var. obtusifolium
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the Antilles, Mexico, Central America, and the northern parts of South America.
- Can be grown in gardens year-round. Young plants may need protection from wind in winter.
- Appears to thrive in full sun.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
- Duration: Perennial
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Desmodium axillare.
- Information can be found within the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.