Kingdom Plantae Family Fabaceae Scientific name Desmodium caudatum Rank Species | Order Fabales Genus Desmodium Higher classification Faboideae | |
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Similar Legumes, Desmodium, Desmodium heterocarpon, Desmodium triflorum, Phyllodium pulchellum | ||
Desmodium caudatum is a deciduous nitrogen fixing plant in the Fabaceae family. It is found in India, China, Taiwan and other parts of Asia. The shrub grows to a height of about 1.5 m tall. The leaves and roots of the plant are used as an insecticide.
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