Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
190616

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Torre

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Mem. Junta Invest. Ultramar, 2 Ser.19: 49 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189945



Common Names

  • Tooth-pod Cyamopsis
  • Toothpod Cyamopsis
  • Tooth-podded Cyamopsis


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera dentata N.E.Br. [valid]

Description

Cyamopsis dentata (also called 'Tooth-leaved Cyamopsis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It has a woody rootstock and pinnately divided leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cyamopsis dentata is used as a medicinal herb, as a food source, and for its nitrogen-fixing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cyamopsis dentata is yellow, pea-like, and about 1 cm long. The seed is a small, oval-shaped, black-colored legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyamopsis dentata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyamopsis dentata

Cyamopsis dentata is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah. It can be found in dry, rocky, open areas, often in sagebrush or juniper communities.

Cyamopsis dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyamopsis dentata?

Cyamopsis dentata

What is the common name of Cyamopsis dentata?

Toothache Tree

What is the habitat of Cyamopsis dentata?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Antonio Rocha da Torre (1904-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torre' in the authors string.