Desmodium adscendens (Sw.) DC.

IT2
A V*.-
FLORA OF MADAGASCAR
Desmodium adscendens (Sw.) DC.
EC Madagascar Toamasina (Tamatave)
Province,. Mandraka Hills, c. 2 km N of
Mandraka, E of Manjakandriana.
Map Ref.: 18°53'S 47°55'E
Trackside in disturbed woodland, amongst
short grass.
Alt. 1400 m
Creeping, mat-forming herb with erect
flowering stems, the flowers held on long
peduncles clear of the deep green foliage.
Flowers small, pale pink. Pods fragmenting,
adhering to clothing.
D.J. & B.P. Du Puy
11.12.88	M4
EX HERB. HORT. BOT. REG. KEW.
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