Desmanthus acuminatus
Wild Tantan
Also known as: Acuan acuminatum (Benth.) Kuntze +3 more
- Acuan acuminatum (Benth.) Kuntze
- Acuania acuminata Kuntze
- Desmanthus depressus var. acuminatus (Benth.) Burkart
- Desmanthus virgatus var. acuminatus (Benth.) Isely
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Desmanthus acuminatus (commonly known as Wild Tantan) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Paraguay, Texas, Uruguay