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New Mexico ponysfoot
Scientific Name: Dichondra brachypoda
Family: Convolvulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Dichondra brachypoda: New Mexico Ponysfoot
Dichondra brachypoda, commonly known as New Mexico ponysfoot or New Mexico pony's-foot, is a perennial herb belonging to the Morning-Glory family.
Considerations for Pets
- While the text indicates a low allergen potential, always monitor pets around new plants to ensure they do not ingest large quantities, which could cause digestive upset.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dichondra brachypoda Wooton & Standl.
- Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Related Species:
- Dichondra carolinensis Michx. (Carolina Ponysfoot)
- Dichondra micrantha Urb. (Asian Ponysfoot)
- Dichondra microcalyx Meisn.
- Dichondra occidentalis House (Western Ponysfoot)
- Dichondra recurvata Tharp & M.C. Johnst. (Oakwoods Ponysfoot)
- Dichondra argentea (Silver Ponysfoot or Silver Nickel Vine)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico, specifically:
- Texas
- New Mexico
- Arizona
- Mexico (Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
- Classified as a perennial, indicating it lives for more than two years.
Additional Information
- It is described as a creeping prostrate perennial that roots at the nodes, with leaves resembling a pony's foot.
- Allergen Potential: Low.
Further Information
- Discover Life
- Encyclopedia of Life
- PLANTS Database (NRCS)