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Desmodium distortum
Scientific Name: Desmodium distortum
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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*Desmodium distortum*
*Desmodium distortum*, also known as *Desmodium distortum* (Aubl.) J. F. Macbr., is an upright herbaceous perennial plant.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions its potential use as forage for rabbits.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: *Desmodium distortum* (Aubl.) J. F. Macbr.
- Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as Leguminosae in part)
- Synonym: *Hedysarum distortum* Aubl.
- Nomenclature History: Originally described by Jean Baptiste Christophe Fuse Aublet and later given its current name by James Francis Macbride.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is an upright herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 2 meters in height.
- The base becomes woody with well-branched stems.
- Leaves are oval to oblong and pointed.
- The inflorescence is broom-like.
Distribution and Habitat
- It is present in Brazil (BR-AC, BR-AL).
- The text mentions occurrences in Antioquia, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Panama based on Tropicos data.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions it as being planted fallow in maize fields and studies conducted about its effect on the grain yield and soil properties.
Resources and Further Information
- Tropicos
- The Plant List
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
- Encyclopedia of Life
- UNIBIO: Colecciones Biolgicas