Difference between revisions of "Desmodium glabellum"
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==Ecology== | ==Ecology== | ||
| − | ===Habitat=== <!--Natural communities, human disturbed habitats, topography, hydrology, soils, light, fire regime requirements for removal of competition, etc.--> | + | ===Habitat=== |
| − | + | The ideal habitat for ''D. glabellum'' is with partial sun and dry conditions. Soil that has a rocky texture is ideal. Savannas, rocky upland forests, edges of more wooded areas, thickets and limestone glades are common regions for ''D. glabellum to be found. <ref name= "USDA"> [https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CEAM USDA Plant Database]</ref> | |
| − | + | <!--Natural communities, human disturbed habitats, topography, hydrology, soils, light, fire regime requirements for removal of competition, etc.--> | |
| − | + | ===Phenology=== | |
| + | ''D. glabellum'' commonly flowers between August and October, the majority of budding occurring in September. <ref name= "Pan Flora"> [http://www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/ Pan Flora]</ref> | ||
| + | ===Seed dispersal=== | ||
| + | The ''D> glabellum'' is a member of the pea family. It's pea pods or seeds have tiny hooked hairs on the shell that make them ideal for sticking to passing fur bearing animals for dispersal.<ref name= "USDA"> [https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CEAM USDA Plant Database]</ref> | ||
| + | ===Seed bank and germination=== | ||
| + | Firm seedbed is required for germination to be successful.<ref name= "USDA"> [https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CEAM USDA Plant Database]</ref> | ||
<!--===Fire ecology===--> <!--Fire tolerance, fire dependence, adaptive fire responses--> | <!--===Fire ecology===--> <!--Fire tolerance, fire dependence, adaptive fire responses--> | ||
| − | + | ===Pollination=== | |
| − | + | Bees are the primary pollinator for ''D. glabellum''.<ref name= "USDA"> [https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CEAM USDA Plant Database]</ref> | |
| − | + | ===Use by animals=== | |
| + | Seeds from ''D. glabellum'' are eaten by birds, rodents, wild turkey, rabbits, groundhogs, and many livestocks. <ref name= "Pan Flora"> [http://www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/ Pan Flora]</ref> | ||
| + | ===Diseases and parasites=== | ||
| + | White mold can occur on ''D. glabellum''. Adult Japanese beetles will feed on the plant. <ref name= "USDA"> [https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CEAM USDA Plant Database]</ref> | ||
==Conservation and Management== | ==Conservation and Management== | ||
Revision as of 14:41, 21 May 2018
| Desmodium glabellum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida - Dicots |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Desmodium |
| Species: | D. glabellum |
| Binomial name | |
| Desmodium glabellum (Michx.) | |
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| Natural range of Desmodium glabellum from USDA NRCS Plants Database. | |
Contents
Taxonomic Notes
Synonym: D. paniculatum, D. paniculatum var. dillenii (Darlington)
Variety: Meibomia paniculata (Linnaeus), Meibomia pubens (Torrey & A. Gray)
Description
D. glabellum is a perennial forb/herb of the Fabaceae family native to North America. [1]
Distribution
The native distribution of D. glabellum is along hte United States east coast, west to Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. [1]
Ecology
Habitat
The ideal habitat for D. glabellum is with partial sun and dry conditions. Soil that has a rocky texture is ideal. Savannas, rocky upland forests, edges of more wooded areas, thickets and limestone glades are common regions for D. glabellum to be found. [1]
Phenology
D. glabellum commonly flowers between August and October, the majority of budding occurring in September. [2]
Seed dispersal
The D> glabellum is a member of the pea family. It's pea pods or seeds have tiny hooked hairs on the shell that make them ideal for sticking to passing fur bearing animals for dispersal.[1]
Seed bank and germination
Firm seedbed is required for germination to be successful.[1]
Pollination
Bees are the primary pollinator for D. glabellum.[1]
Use by animals
Seeds from D. glabellum are eaten by birds, rodents, wild turkey, rabbits, groundhogs, and many livestocks. [2]
Diseases and parasites
White mold can occur on D. glabellum. Adult Japanese beetles will feed on the plant. [1]
