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wild tantan
Scientific Name: Desmanthus virgatus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Desmanthus virgatus: Wild Tantan
Desmanthus virgatus, commonly known as wild tantan, is a flowering plant belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae). It's also known by other names, including prostrate bundleflower and dwarf.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Desmanthus virgatus (L.) Willd.
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Synonyms: Desmanthus acuminatus Benth., Acuan depressum, Acuan virgatum, Desmanthus depressus.
- Other Common Names: wild tantan, prostrate bundleflower, dwarf, Frijolillo, Guashillo, Virgate Mimosa, Petit Mimosa, Petit Cassie, Petit Acacia, Langalet, Huarangillo, Ground Tamarind.
Considerations for Pets
- The name "Sharp-Pod Bundle Flower" is sometimes used, suggesting the plant may have sharp seed pods.
Distribution and Habitat
- Desmanthus virgatus has been observed in locations such as Shreveport, Louisiana.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Wild tantan is a woody perennial herb or shrub, typically growing to a height of 1.5-3 meters.
- The leaves and stems die back to the woody taproot during dry seasons.
- The stems and branches are described as semi-woody.
- It regrows from the root crown or lower stems when the rains return.
- It requires exposure to direct sunlight for at least a few hours each day.