About Scorpion Ticktrefoil
Scorpion Ticktrefoil (Desmodium scorpiurus) is a herb belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in wastelands, also along the roadsides. Native to Tropical America, it is distributed across Introduced and naturalized in the pacific regions of Asia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-July. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Desmodium scorpiurus
- Genus
- Desmodium
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Wastelands, also along the roadsides
- Native to
- Tropical America
- Distribution
- Introduced and naturalized in the pacific regions of Asia
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-July
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Scorpion Ticktrefoil belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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