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Phyllodium longipes, Desmodium longipes, Phyllodium, Fish Scales

Phyllodium longipes, Desmodium longipes

Phyllodium, Fish Scales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Tropical Asia
Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Small plant 2-5 ft

Full sun

Moderate water

Regular water

White, off-white flowers

Ethnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Similar plants:

Desmodium umbellatum, Dendrolobium umbellatum (Horse Bush, Petai Laut)

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