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zarzabacoa peluda

Scientific Name: Desmodium barbatum

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Desmodium barbatum

Also known by the common names Zarzabacoa Peluda (Spanish) and hairy beggarweed (English), Desmodium barbatum is a subshrub forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is described as a subshrub. Subshrubs may have woody stems, which can pose a chewing hazard for some animals.
  • The common name "ticktrefoil" suggests the plant may produce seeds that readily attach to fur, which could cause irritation or be ingested by animals during grooming.

Considerations for Children

  • The common name "ticktrefoil" suggests the plant may produce seeds that readily attach to clothing.
  • This plant is described as a subshrub. Subshrubs may have woody stems.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Desmodium barbatum (L.) Benth.
  • Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as Leguminosae)
  • Synonyms:
    • Hedysarum barbatum
    • Meibomia barbata (L.) Kuntze
    • Desmodium barbatum subsp. dimorphum (Baker) J.R.Laundon

Common Names

  • Zarzabacoa Peluda (Spanish)
  • Hairy Beggarweed (English)
  • Other "zarzabacoa" variations, such as zarzabacoa dulce, zarzabacoa galana, and zarzabacoa de monte

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is described as a shrubby species found in dry pastures.
  • It is known to be present in Lares and is native.
  • It is known to be used in phytomedicine in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Desmodium barbatum is a perennial subshrub forb/herb.
  • The stem is erect, relatively bare in the lower part, with many ramifications developing towards the top.
  • It is described as an herbacea trifoliada (herbaceous trifoliate).

Ecological Role

  • The plant is described as native.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant has a listing as a homeopathic medicine under the abbreviation "hedy."

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Desmodium barbatum.
  • TROPICOS provides taxonomic information on this species.