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Greenleaf ticktrefoil

Desmodium intortum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Colombia).

🇦🇴 Angola 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇲 Zambia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Desmodium intortum (Greenleaf ticktrefoil)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Maricao

French desmodie

German grünes Desmodium

Similar Species in Desmodium

Graham's Tick-trefoil

Desmodium grahamii

Least Concern

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Lindheimer's Tick-trefoil

Desmodium lindheimeri

Least Concern

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Nuttall's tick trefoil

Desmodium cajanifolium

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greenleaf ticktrefoil?

The scientific name of Greenleaf ticktrefoil is Desmodium intortum. It belongs to the genus Desmodium.

What is the conservation status of Greenleaf ticktrefoil?

Greenleaf ticktrefoil (Desmodium intortum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Greenleaf ticktrefoil live?

Greenleaf ticktrefoil is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Madagascar.

What family does Greenleaf ticktrefoil belong to?

Greenleaf ticktrefoil (Desmodium intortum) belongs to the genus Desmodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Greenleaf ticktrefoil endangered?

No, Greenleaf ticktrefoil (Desmodium intortum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Greenleaf ticktrefoil belong to?

Greenleaf ticktrefoil (Desmodium intortum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Greenleaf ticktrefoil?

The closest relatives of Greenleaf ticktrefoil in the genus Desmodium include Canada Tick-Clover, Dixie ticktrefoil, Graham's Tick-trefoil, Lindheimer's Tick-trefoil, Nuttall's tick trefoil.