Desmodium varians is a small climbing or prostrate herb in the family Fabaceae.

Attractive pink flowers may form at any time of the year.

The specific epithet varians is derived from Latin, referring to the variable habit and leaves.

[1][2][3] Desmodium can occur in a number of soil types, but more fertile loam is preferred.

It is found in forests of eucalyptus, woods and grassy woodlands.