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dwarf bundleflower
Scientific Name: Desmanthus tatuhyensis var. brevipes
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Desmanthus tatuhyensis (Dwarf Bundleflower)
Desmanthus tatuhyensis, commonly known as Dwarf Bundleflower, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Desmanthus.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions "spineless forms," which implies that some varieties may possess spines. It is important to verify whether a specific plant has spines before allowing pets to interact with it.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Desmanthus tatuhyensis Hoehne
- Common Names: Dwarf Bundleflower, Netleaf Bundleflower
- Family: Fabaceae (implied, as it's a legume)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Varieties:
- Desmanthus tatuhyensis Hoehne var. brevipes (B.L. Turner) Luckow
- Desmanthus brevipes B.L. Turner (as a related ITIS name)
- Nomencl. ref.: in Rev. Mus. Paulista. x. 655 (1918)
Distribution and Habitat
- The text mentions the species' presence in "Antarctica, Argentina," indicating its distribution includes South America and potentially cold-weather regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Quirky Facts
- The species name, tatuhyensis, is derived from a location (likely Tatuhy, Brazil), offering a geographical clue to its origins.
Related Species
- Several other Desmanthus species are mentioned:
- Desmanthus illinoensis (Illinois Bundleflower or Prairie Mimosa)
- Desmanthus virgatus (Hedge Lucerne, Slender Mimosa)
- Desmanthus leptophyllus (Slenderleaf Bundleflower)
- Desmanthus pernambucanus (Pigeon Bundleflower)
- Desmanthus reticulatus
- Desmanthus depressus var. acuminatus (Coville's Bundle-Flower)
- Desmanthus covillei (Coville's Bundleflower)
- Desmanthus glandulosus (Glandular Bundleflower)
- Desmanthus cooleyi (Cooley's Bundleflower)
- Mentioned plants include Alyssum, Dwarf Sw, Delphinium tricorne (Dwarf Larkspur), and Dwarf Red Coreopsis.
Cultivation Notes
- Young or recently sheltered specimens benefit from watering, while established adult specimens may not require frequent irrigation ("Tenere asciutto").
Common Names in Other Languages
- Spanish: Koa Nain, Petit Acacia, Petit
Additional Common Names
- Wild Tantan
- Prostrate Bundleflower
- Dwarf Koa
- Desmanto
- Slender Mimosa
- Donkey Bean
- Hedge Lucerne
- anil, jureminha (Brazil)
Resources
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.