Categories: Fabaceae

Zarzabacoa comun (Desmodium incanum, Prodr. 2: 332 (1825))

Family: Fabaceae

Author: (Sw.) DC.

Bibliography: Prodr. 2: 332 (1825)

Year: 1825

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Desmodium

Vegetable: False

Observations: Trop. & Subtrop. America

Description

Zarzabacoa comun, known scientifically as Desmodium incanum, is a plant that belongs to the diverse Fabaceae family. This species was first described in Prodr. 2: 332, a significant botanical publication dating back to 1825, by the renowned botanist (Sw.) DC.

Native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Zarzabacoa comun thrives in a range of environments within these climates. This resilience and adaptability make it a notable species within its native habitat. The plant’s ability to prosper in diverse conditions highlights its ecological importance.

The Fabaceae family, often referred to as the legume, pea, or bean family, includes a variety of plants that not only play critical roles in their ecosystems but also offer significant agricultural value. Members of this family are known for their ability to fix nitrogen, enriching the soil and contributing to the health of the environment in which they grow. Desmodium incanum is no exception, demonstrating these beneficial characteristics.

Overall, Zarzabacoa comun reflects the rich biodiversity of the tropical and subtropical Americas, contributing to both the ecological balance and the botanical beauty of the regions it inhabits.

Common Names

Eng: tickclover, kaimi-clover, zarzabacoa comun, wild peas
Por: amor-de-campo-sujo, amor-de-vaqueiro, amor-de-velho, amor-seco, amorosa, barba-de-anta, barba-de-boi, beiço-de-boi, carrapichinho, carrapicho, carrapicho-beiço-de-boi, carrapicho-miúdo, carrapicho-namorado, focinho-de-boi, mata-pasto, mela-bode, pega-pega, prega-prega, trevo-do-campo
En: Zarzabacoa comun, Zarzabacoa-Comun, Tickclover, Kaimi-clover, Wild Peas, Creeping beggerweed
Fr: Colle-colle, Gros-trèfle
Ha: Waken zomo
Pt: Amor-de-campo-sujo, Amor-de-vaqueiro, Amor-de-velho, Amor-seco, Amorosa, Barba-de-anta, Barba-de-boi, Beiço-de-boi, Carrapichinho, Carrapicho, Carrapicho-beiço-de-boi, Carrapicho-miúdo, Carrapicho-namorado, Focinho-de-boi, Mata-pasto, Mela-bode, Pega-pega, Prega-prega, Trevo-do-campo
To: Kihikihi

Synonyms

Desmodium incanum var. supinum ((DC.) Hook. & Arn.)
Desmodium mauritianum ((Willd.) DC.)
Desmodium incanum f. minor (Chodat & Hassl.)
Desmodium incanum f. obovatifolium (Wawra)
Meibomia cana ((J.F.Gmel.) S.F.Blake)
Meibomia diversifolia ((Poir.) Kuntze)
Desmodium frutescens (Schindl.)
Desmodium canum ((J.F.Gmel.) Schinz & Thell.)
Pleurolobus spicatus ((Poir.) J.St.-Hil.)
Desmodium diversifolium (Schltdl.)
Desmodium portoricense ((Spreng.) G.Don)
Desmodium sparsiflorum (G.Don)
Meibomia ovalis (Rusby)
Aeschynomene spicata (Poir.)
Hedysarum ancistrocarpum (Ledeb.)
Meibomia variifolia ((Steud.) Kuntze)
Meibomia mauritiana ((Willd.) Kuntze)
Hedysarum mauritianum (Willd.)
Meibomia supina ((DC.) Britton)
Hedysarum canum (J.F.Gmel.)
Hedysarum conjunctum (Weinm.)
Hedysarum madagascariense (Desv.)
Desmodium lindleyi (Mart.)
Desmodium tenue (G.Don)
Meibomia incana ((Sw.) Vail)
Meibomia adscendens var. incana ((Sw.) Kuntze)
Hedysarum portoricense (Spreng.)
Desmodium supinum (DC.)
Desmodium ancistrocarpum ((Ledeb.) DC.)
Heteroloma supinum (Desv. ex Kunth)
Hedysarum diversifolium (Poir.)
Desmodium variifolium (Steud.)

Distribution

Argentina Northeast (native)
Argentina Northwest (native)
Belize (native)
Bolivia (native)
Brazil North (native)
Brazil Northeast (native)
Brazil South (native)
Brazil Southeast (native)
Brazil West-Central (native)
Cayman Is. (native)
Central American Pac (native)
Colombia (native)
Costa Rica (native)
Cuba (native)
Dominican Republic (native)
Ecuador (native)
El Salvador (native)
French Guiana (native)
Galápagos (native)
Guyana (native)
Haiti (native)
Honduras (native)
Jamaica (native)
Leeward Is. (native)
Mexico Central (native)
Mexico Gulf (native)
Mexico Northeast (native)
Mexico Northwest (native)
Mexico Southeast (native)
Mexico Southwest (native)
Netherlands Antilles (native)
Nicaragua (native)
Panamá (native)
Paraguay (native)
Peru (native)
Puerto Rico (native)
South Carolina (native)
Southwest Caribbean (native)
Suriname (native)
Trinidad-Tobago (native)
Turks-Caicos Is. (native)
Uruguay (native)
Venezuela (native)
Venezuelan Antilles (native)
Windward Is. (native)
Alabama (introduced)
Ascension (introduced)
Cameroon (introduced)
Cape Provinces (introduced)
Caroline Is. (introduced)
Central African Repu (introduced)
Comoros (introduced)
Congo (introduced)
Cook Is. (introduced)
Equatorial Guinea (introduced)
Fiji (introduced)
Florida (introduced)
Gabon (introduced)
Georgia (introduced)
Guinea (introduced)
Gulf of Guinea Is. (introduced)
Hawaii (introduced)
Ivory Coast (introduced)
KwaZulu-Natal (introduced)
Liberia (introduced)
Madagascar (introduced)
Mali (introduced)
Marianas (introduced)
Marquesas (introduced)
Marshall Is. (introduced)
Mauritius (introduced)
New Caledonia (introduced)
New Guinea (introduced)
Niue (introduced)
Norfolk Is. (introduced)
Queensland (introduced)
Rodrigues (introduced)
Réunion (introduced)
Seychelles (introduced)
Sierra Leone (introduced)
Society Is. (introduced)
St.Helena (introduced)
Tanzania (introduced)
Texas (introduced)
Tubuai Is. (introduced)
Uganda (introduced)
Wallis-Futuna Is. (introduced)
Zaïre (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jun 4, 2014 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 1, 2021 by Fernando da Luz Schmidt (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 24, 2020 by Megan Hodges (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 9, 2020 by Micah Chong (cc-by-sa)