Desmodium plicatum
Also known as: Desmodium hondurense M.Micheli ex Donn.Sm. +4 more
- Desmodium hondurense M.Micheli ex Donn.Sm.
- Desmodium plicatum var. compactum Hook. & Arn.
- Desmodium plicatum var. plicatum
- Meibomia dasyacra S.F.Blake
- Meibomia plicata (Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Desmodium plicatum is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest