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Desmodium cuneatum
Scientific Name: Desmodium cuneatum
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Desmodium cuneatum
Desmodium cuneatum, also known as Hoary Tick-Trefoil or Pega-Pega, is a flowering plant belonging to the family Fabaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- Some Desmodium species contain tryptamine, an alkaloid found in the stem and leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Desmodium cuneatum Hook. & Arn.
- Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as Leguminosae)
- Genus: Desmodium
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Desmodium cuneatum Hooker & Arnott.
Distribution and Habitat
- Desmodium cuneatum is native to South America.
- Specific locations mentioned include: Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil (Province de Saint-Paul).
- It is also found in the USA and Canada.
- It occurs in the transition zone between fields and forests.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a shrub, perennial, and erect plant.
- It can grow up to 2 meters high.
- It possesses a strong root system and short woody rhizomes.
- The plant exhibits summer growth and flowers in the spring.
- It has small, hairy leaves with short petioles.
Ecological Role
- Desmodium cuneatum is one of the tropical legumes.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Trichomes (small hairs) are present on the surface of the fruits.
Further Information
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
- Tropicos
- IPCN
- NCBI Taxonomy
- GBIF
- ILDIS
- Catalogue of Life