Desmodium metallicum
Also known as: Galactia nitida Standl. +2 more
- Galactia nitida Standl.
- Meibomia metallica Rose & Standl.
- Nephromeria metallica (Rose & Standl.) Schindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Desmodium metallicum is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Guatemala, Mexico Southeast