Desmodium caudatum
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| Desmodium caudatum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Desmodium |
| Species: | D. caudatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Desmodium caudatum (Thunb.) DC.[1] |
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Desmodium caudatum is a deciduous nitrogen fixing plant in the Fabaceae family. It is found in India, China, Taiwan and other parts of Asia.[2] The shrub grows to a height of about 1.5 m tall.[3] The leaves and roots of the plant are used as an insecticide.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Desmodium caudatum information from NPGS/GRIN". www.ars-grin.gov. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
- ^ "ohwia - ILDIS LegumeWeb". www.ildis.org. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
- ^ a b "Desmodium caudatum - Plants For A Future database report". www.pfaf.org. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
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