Eysenhardtia texana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texana
ID:
174816
Status:
valid
Authors:
Scheele
Source:
ildis
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Linnaea21: 462 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174145
Common Names
- Eysenhardtia Texana
- Texas Eysenhardtia
- Texas Kidneywood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Eysenhardtia drummondii Torr. & A.Gray [invalid]
- Eysenhardtia angustifolia Pennell [valid]
Description
Eysenhardtia texana (also called Eysenhardtia texana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the United States. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Uses & Benefits
Eysenhardtia texana is used in traditional medicines for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive pink flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eysenhardtia texana has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white stripe in the middle.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eysenhardtia texana is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Eysenhardtia texana
Eysenhardtia texana can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Texas and Oklahoma.
Eysenhardtia texana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eysenhardtia texana?
Eysenhardtia texana
What is the common name of Eysenhardtia texana?
Texas Kidneywood
Where is Eysenhardtia texana found?
It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Eysenhardtia genus
Eysenhardtia adenostylis, Eysenhardtia orthocarpa, Eysenhardtia parvifolia, Eysenhardtia peninsularis, Eysenhardtia platycarpa, Eysenhardtia polystachya, Eysenhardtia punctata, Eysenhardtia schizocalyx, Eysenhardtia spinosa, Eysenhardtia subcoriacea, Eysenhardtia texana, Eysenhardtia spinosa, Eysenhardtia officinalis, Eysenhardtia byei,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
George Heinrich Adolf Scheele (1808-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheele' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Eysenhardtia texana Scheele: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.