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zarzabacoa comun
Scientific Name: Desmodium incanum
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Desmodium incanum: An Overview
Desmodium incanum, commonly known as Zarzabacoa Comun, is a subshrub forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae family.
Common Names
- Scientific Name: Desmodium incanum DC.
- Common Names: Zarzabacoa Comun, Tickclover, Kaimi-clover, Spanish Clover, Wild Peanut, Creeping Beggarweed. Other names include pega pega, Trefle Petit, Strongbark, Strong Back, and Pti Tref.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae
- Synonyms: Desmodium canum (J. F. Gmel.) Schinz & Thell.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species. The text also references Desmodium incanum var. incanum and Desmodium incanum angustifolium, indicating infraspecific ranks.
Distribution and Habitat
- The text mentions its presence in the Virgin Islands National Park, Florida, Georgia, and Paraty, Brazil. It appears to be present in the U.S. and is considered a component of pastures. Also found in Keopuka, Maui.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Desmodium incanum is described as a perennial subshrub or forb/herb.
- It has green foliage and produces purple flowers.
- It grows actively in the spring.
- It can be grown in the garden throughout the year.