Zarzabacoa Comun

Scientific Name: Desmodium incanum DC.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Desmodium Desv./ Desmodium incanum DC.

Zarzabacoa Comun
General Information
Usda SymbolDEIN3
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herbSubshrub,
Native LocationsDEIN3

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Zarzabacoa Comun is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)6
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum269
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum118
Precipitation, Minimum39
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateRapid
ToxicitySlight
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Nitrogen FixationLow
Resprout AbilityYes
Active Growth PeriodSpring
BloatMedium
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee10
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormStoloniferous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seed per Pound465466
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by SeedYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialHigh
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes

Zarzabacoa Comun

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