Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Elegant Tick Clover |
| Also Known As | Desmodium |
| Scientific Name | Sunhangia elegans |
| MainColor | Purple |
| PlantType |  Shrub |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Season Found | August (Sep - Oct) |
| ImageUrl | Desmodium-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Abbots Langley |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 15 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | B |
Flower Details
Description
Desmodium elegans is a perennial herb with trifoliate leaves and small, purplish-pink flowers. The plant is known for its sticky seed pods that attach to animals and clothing, aiding in seed dispersal.
Distribution
This species is native to the Himalayas, found in regions such as Nepal, Bhutan, and northern India. It typically grows in forested areas and along roadsides at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 metres.
Medicinal/Other Uses
✅ Traditionally used in folk medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Edibility
Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans.
Human Toxicity
Non_ToxicNon Toxic - no adverse effects reported in humans.
Pet Toxicity
Non Toxic - no known toxicity to pets.
Active Compounds
Isoflavones, flavonoids, alkaloids.