Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium)

Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium) green hanging plant branch, close up of layered foliage texture.
Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium) hanging branch with layered green leaves that overlap in vertical chains.

Botanical names: Phyllodium longipes, Desmodium longipes

Common names: Phyllodium, Fish Scales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Tropical Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Image gallery: 5 images
Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium) green leaves with white flower in close up nature plant photo
Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium) with overlapping green leaves and small white flower clusters hanging downward
Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium) with drooping green bracts and unique chain-like structure of the plant
Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium) displaying long drooping bracts with overlapping green segments and layered foliage
Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium) green plant with overlapping coin shaped bracts hanging from the branch
Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium) with numerous pendulous green structures composed of stacked segments among lush foliage
Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium) green leaves and small white flower clusters in a close up.
Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium) white flowers nestled among thick green leaves on a dangling plant stem.
Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium) green bracts hanging on branch, close up of exotic tropical plant
Phyllodium longipes (Phyllodium) with distinctive green bracts hanging downwards from slender stems on the plant.


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