Desmodium umbellatum (Horse Bush)

Desmodium umbellatum (Horse Bush) green leaves and small yellow flower clusters on shrub branches
Desmodium umbellatum (Horse Bush) green foliage with small clusters of yellow flower buds among branches.

Botanical names: Desmodium umbellatum, Dendrolobium umbellatum

Common names: Horse Bush, Petai Laut

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersEthnomedical 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.Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Desmodium umbellatum is suitable for protection planting and erosion control on beaches and sand dunes. The leaves are eaten, it has medicinal properties and it can be used as fodder and are browsed by animals.

Similar plants: Desmodium umbellatum (Horse Bush)


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Desmodium umbellatum (Horse Bush) green leaves with tiny white flower on brown woody branch
Desmodium umbellatum (Horse Bush) with green oval leaves and small white flower on plant.
Desmodium umbellatum (Horse Bush) with white flowers and green seed pods close up image
Desmodium umbellatum (Horse Bush) with green leaves and small white flower clusters close up
Desmodium umbellatum (Horse Bush) lime green fruit pods hanging on a thin woody plant branch
Desmodium umbellatum (Horse Bush) lime green fruit pods hanging on a leafy plant branch.
Desmodium umbellatum (Horse Bush) green leaves and small yellow fruit close up plant branch


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