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açoita-cavalo

Desmodium glabrum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese açoita-cavalo

Similar Species in Desmodium

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amor-de-campo-sujo
Desmodium incanum
Least Concern
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amor-de-velho
Desmodium tortuosum
Least Concern
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amor-do-campo
Desmodium axillare
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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silverleaf desmodium
Desmodium uncinatum
Not Evaluated
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Tropical ticktrefoil
Desmodium cajanifolium
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of açoita-cavalo?
The scientific name of açoita-cavalo is Desmodium glabrum. It belongs to the genus Desmodium.
Where does açoita-cavalo live?
açoita-cavalo is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.
What family does açoita-cavalo belong to?
açoita-cavalo (Desmodium glabrum) belongs to the genus Desmodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does açoita-cavalo belong to?
açoita-cavalo (Desmodium glabrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of açoita-cavalo?
The closest relatives of açoita-cavalo in the genus Desmodium include amor-de-campo-sujo, amor-de-velho, amor-do-campo, Lindheimer's Tick-trefoil, Canada Tick-Clover.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Desmodium — 11 Species

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açoita-cavalo
Desmodium glabrum
NE
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amor-de-campo-sujo
Desmodium incanum
LC 🐾
amor-de-velho
Desmodium tortuosum
LC 🐾
amor-do-campo
Desmodium axillare
LC 🐾
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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