Desmodium sclerophyllum
Also known as: Desmodium sclerophyllum var. sclerophyllum +2 more
- Desmodium sclerophyllum var. sclerophyllum
- Desmodium sclerophyllum var. tortuosum Pilg.
- Meibomia sclerophylla (Benth.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Desmodium sclerophyllum is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela