Desmodium jucundum
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Desmodium jucundum
Desmodium jucundum Thwaites, or Meibomia jucunda, with red flowers.
1893
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1893 Ceylon Flowering Lanka Pla Nts Thwaites
EDITORS COMMENTS
This beautiful photograph captures the allure of Desmodium jucundum, also known as Meibomia jucunda, a plant native to India and Sri Lanka. The image, taken in the late 1890s, showcases the plant in its full glory with its vibrant red flowers and lush green leaves. The botanical name of the plant, Desmodium jucundum, was first proposed by the English botanist Henry Thomas Colebrooke in 1828, but it was later transferred to the genus Meibomia by the botanist George Bentham in 1864. Desmodium jucundum is a climbing legume, belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is known for its attractive, velvety leaves and its stunning, bright red flowers, which bloom in clusters. The plant is often found growing in forests and along the edges of fields and roadsides. It is an important food source for various insects and is also used in traditional medicine in Sri Lanka to treat ailments such as fever and dysentery. The photograph, taken in the late 19th century, is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world. It provides a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era when botanical exploration was a source of fascination and discovery. The intricate details of the plant's flowers and leaves are captured with remarkable clarity, making this photograph a must-have for any botanical collection.
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