Desmodium varians

Desmodium varians is a small climbing or prostrate herb in the family Fabaceae. A widespread species but not commonly seen, found in eastern Australia. Attractive pink flowers may form at any time of the year. The specific epithet varians is derived from Latin, referring to the variable habit and leaves.[1][2][3]

Desmodium varians
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Rosids
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Desmodium
Species:
D. varians
Binomial name
Desmodium varians

Habitat

Desmodium can occur in a number of soil types, but more fertile loam is preferred. Until seeds or fruits grow, it is widespread but often ignored. They are widespread in Qld, NSW, Vic, and Tas. It is found in forests of eucalyptus, woods and grassy woodlands.

References
  1. "Desmodium varians". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
  2. Les Robinson – Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 333
  3. "Desmodium varians". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved 2019-04-23.


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