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zarzabacoa comun
Scientific Name: Desmodium incanum var. incanum
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Desmodium incanum: A Detailed Look
Desmodium incanum, commonly known as Zarzabacoa Comun, is a fascinating plant with several common names and a wide distribution.
Common Names
- Scientific Name: Desmodium incanum DC.
- Common Names: Zarzabacoa Comun, Tickclover, Kaimi-clover, Spanish Clover, Wild Peanut, Creeping Beggarweed, Tick Trefoil, Strongback, Strong Back, Pega Pega, Trefle Petit.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, with a recognized variety: Desmodium incanum DC. var. incanum
- Synonym: Desmodium canum (J. F. Gmel.) Schinz & Thell.
Distribution and Habitat
Desmodium incanum is not native to all regions where it is found. It has been observed in locations such as:
- Virgin Islands National Park
- Hawaii (Keopuka, Maui)
- Paraty, Brazil
- Florida, USA
- Georgia, USA
It is often found along roadsides and is a common component of pastures.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb
- Duration: Perennial
- Foliage: Green
- Flowers: Purple
- Generally grows actively in spring
- Can be grown in the garden throughout the whole year, suggesting a tolerance to cold weather.
Ecological role
- It is specified as FAC (NWPL) suggesting that it usually occurs in wetlands, but is occasionally found in non-wetlands.