Ohwia caudata, formerly placed in the genus Desmodium (as D. caudatum), is a deciduous nitrogen fixing plant in the family Fabaceae.

It is found in India, China, Taiwan and other parts of Asia.

[3] The shrub grows to a height of about 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) tall.

[4] It is related to Arthroclianthus, Nephrodesmus and Hanslia.

[5] The leaves and roots of the plant are used as an insecticide.