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Desmodium umbellatum

Scientific Name: Desmodium umbellatum

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Dendrolobium umbellatum

Dendrolobium umbellatum, belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family, is known by several common names including Horse Bush, Sea Vetch Tree, and Petai Laut.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a shrub or small tree.
  • The leaves are known to be eaten by people.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dendrolobium umbellatum (L.) Benth.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Basionym: Hedysarum umbellatum L.
  • Synonyms:
    • Aeschinomene arborea Blanco
    • Desmodium umbellatum (L.) DC.
    • Hedysarum umbellatum L.
    • Meibomia DC.

Distribution and Habitat

Desmodium umbellatum is suitable for protection planting and erosion control on beaches and sand dunes.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Dendrolobium umbellatum is described as a shrub or small tree with branches that lean out, forming a low umbrella-like shape.

Other Uses

  • The leaves are eaten.
  • Has medicinal properties.

Further Information

  • National Tropical Botanical Gardens
  • Wildsingapore
  • Discover Life
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Australian Plant Census
  • SANBI (South African National Biodiversity Institute)
  • Encyclopedia of Life