Desmodium dillenii Darl.

Scientific Name: Desmodium dillenii Darl.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Desmodium Desv./ Desmodium dillenii Darl.

<i>Desmodium dillenii</i> Darl.
General Information
Usda SymbolDEDI5
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsDEDI5

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Desmodium dillenii Darl. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum90
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.6
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum20
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationLow
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSummer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage TextureFine
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormColonizing
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound200000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Desmodium dillenii</i> Darl.

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