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slenderleaf bundleflower
Scientific Name: Desmanthus leptophyllus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Desmanthus leptophyllus - Slenderleaf Bundleflower
Desmanthus leptophyllus, commonly known as Slenderleaf Bundleflower, is a small shrub belonging to the genus Desmanthus. Other common names include Slenderlobe Bundleflower and Donkey Slenderlobe Bundleflower. Members of this genus are generally referred to as bundleflowers.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Desmanthus leptophyllus Kunth
- Family: Fabaceae (mentioned in relation to Slenderlobe Bundleflower)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Desmanthus leptophyllus (Slenderleaf bundleflower) Smith, R.W.
- Nomencl. ref.: Nov. Gen. Sp. H.B.K. vi. 264.
Distribution and Habitat
Slenderleaf Bundleflower is native to Central and South America. It has been cultivated as a pasture legume in northern regions.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
Desmanthus leptophyllus is described as a forb/herb, indicating it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass. It grows as a small shrub.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Desmanthus leptophyllus.
- The USF Herbarium Specimen provides specimen details.
- BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library) uses taxonomic intelligence tools to locate, verify, and record scientific names related to this plant.