Desmodium gunnii
Southern Tick-trefoil
Prostrate scrambling perennial herb, sometimes rooting at leaf nodes.
Additional information
- SynonymDesmodium varians var. gunnii
- FamilyFabaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.2-0.5 m x 1-2 m
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesDark green leaves on long stalks, divided into 3's, leaflets roundish, 10-20 mm x 4-15 mm, lightly hairy. Small leaf-like stipules at base leaves.
- Flower colourPink
- Flowering timeMost of the year esp. spring to autumn
- FlowersLoose sprays to 15 cm long of pairs of pea flowers at the ends of branches. Pods densely hairy.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist soils in forests and woodlands. Dappled and semi shade.
- Garden useA light scrambler which can form mats under established trees.
- Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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