Desmanthus leptophyllus

Desmanthus leptophyllus

Overview

Desmanthus leptophyllus is a perennial leguminous herb or subshrub native to tropical and subtropical South America, occurring in open grasslands, roadside

Desmanthus leptophyllus is a perennial leguminous herb or subshrub native to tropical and subtropical South America, occurring in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed ground. It produces small spherical white to cream flower heads and bipinnately compound leaves with very narrow leaflets, as suggested by the species name. The plant is used as a forage legume in some parts of its range, valued for nitrogen fixation and protein content.

Taxonomy

Orden Fabales
Familia Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Desmanthus leptophyllus

Preguntas frecuentes

What family does Desmanthus leptophyllus belong to?
Desmanthus leptophyllus (Desmanthus leptophyllus) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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