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amor-do-campo

Desmodium axillare

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Desmodium
Species
Desmodium axillare (amor-do-campo)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese amor-do-campo

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amor-de-campo-sujo
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amor-de-velho
Desmodium tortuosum
Least Concern
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Nuttall's tick trefoil
Desmodium nuttallii
Least Concern
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Lindheimer's Tick-trefoil
Desmodium lindheimeri
Least Concern
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Canada Tick-Clover
Desmodium canadense
Not Evaluated
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Tropical ticktrefoil
Desmodium cajanifolium
Least Concern
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silverleaf desmodium
Desmodium uncinatum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of amor-do-campo?
The scientific name of amor-do-campo is Desmodium axillare. It belongs to the genus Desmodium.
What is the conservation status of amor-do-campo?
amor-do-campo (Desmodium axillare) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does amor-do-campo live?
amor-do-campo is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.
What family does amor-do-campo belong to?
amor-do-campo (Desmodium axillare) belongs to the genus Desmodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is amor-do-campo endangered?
No, amor-do-campo (Desmodium axillare) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does amor-do-campo belong to?
amor-do-campo (Desmodium axillare) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of amor-do-campo?
The closest relatives of amor-do-campo in the genus Desmodium include açoita-cavalo, amor-de-campo-sujo, amor-de-velho, Lindheimer's Tick-trefoil, Canada Tick-Clover.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Desmodium — 11 Species

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açoita-cavalo
Desmodium glabrum
NE 🐾
amor-de-campo-sujo
Desmodium incanum
LC 🐾
amor-de-velho
Desmodium tortuosum
LC
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amor-do-campo
Desmodium axillare
LC
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Lindheimer's Tick-trefoil
Desmodium lindheimeri
LC 🐾
Canada Tick-Clover
Desmodium canadense
NE 🐾
silverleaf desmodium
Desmodium uncinatum
NE 🐾
Tropical ticktrefoil
Desmodium cajanifolium
LC 🐾
Nuttall's tick trefoil
Desmodium nuttallii
LC 🐾
Graham's Tick-trefoil
Desmodium grahamii
LC 🐾
Greenleaf ticktrefoil
Desmodium intortum
LC
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