Desmodium gyrans
telegraph plant - movement plant - synonym: Codariocalyx motorius
Description
Desmodium gyrans, also known as the telegraph plant or dancing plant, is a unique perennial shrub native to Asia, particularly India and Sri Lanka. The plant is famous for its small, lateral leaflets that move rapidly in response to touch, sunlight changes, or sound. The larger terminal leaflets remain stationary. It produces small, lavender or purple flowers. The plant thrives in warm and humid environments with filtered sunlight. The moving leaflets are the result of rapid changes in turgor pressure within specialized cells. It typically reaches a height of about 1-2 meters. This plant requires consistent moisture and is best suited for a greenhouse or a sheltered area. It's a captivating plant, that provides visual interest due to its unique movement.
Description
Desmodium gyrans, also known as the telegraph plant or dancing plant, is a unique perennial shrub native to Asia, particularly India and Sri Lanka. The plant is famous for its small, lateral leaflets that move rapidly in response to touch, sunlight changes, or sound. The larger terminal leaflets remain stationary. It produces small, lavender or purple flowers. The plant thrives in warm and humid environments with filtered sunlight. The moving leaflets are the result of rapid changes in turgor pressure within specialized cells. It typically reaches a height of about 1-2 meters. This plant requires consistent moisture and is best suited for a greenhouse or a sheltered area. It's a captivating plant, that provides visual interest due to its unique movement.