Description

Dancing Plant Seeds

(Desmodium gyrans, Codariocalyx motorius)

These are always flowering in the garden so seeds are always fresh. Expect high germination rates.

Scientific Name:  Codariocalyx motorius, Desmodium Gayans

Common names:  Dancing plant, telegraph plant, semaphore plant

Traditional Names:  Dudli, Tolukanni

Traditional Uses:  Treatment of fever, cough, neutralizing toxins, dysentery, malaria, pyrexia, rheumatism.

Hardiness Zone(s):  USDA Zone 10 – 11

Height:  Up to about 1.5 m (2 – 4’)

Water Requirements:  Moderate but refers dry soil

Sun Exposure:  Full sun but tolerate partial shade

Form:  Shrub

Toxicity:  Yes, contains toxic alkaloids