Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glauca
ID:
179134

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ortega) Eifert

Source:
ildis

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Sida5: 43 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178463



Common Names

  • Hoffmannseggia
  • Desert Thorn
  • Desert Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Caesalpinia chicamana Killip & J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Caesalpinia falcaria Fisher [illegitimate]
  • Hoffmannseggia densiflora A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hoffmannseggia falcaria Cav. [illegitimate]
  • Larrea glauca Ortega [valid]
  • Larrea densiflora (A.Gray) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Poinciana hirsuta Sessé & Moc. [valid]
  • Hoffmannseggia alpina Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. [valid]
  • Hoffmannseggia chinensis Miers ex Hook. & Arn. [valid]
  • Hoffmannseggia demissa Benth. ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hoffmannseggia densiflora Benth. [valid]
  • Hoffmannseggia falcaria capitata Fisher [valid]
  • Hoffmannseggia falcaria demissa (A.Gray) Fisher [valid]
  • Hoffmannseggia falcaria pringlei Fisher [valid]
  • Hoffmannseggia falcaria rusbyi Fisher [valid]
  • Hoffmannseggia falcaria stricta (Benth.) Fisher [valid]
  • Hoffmannseggia stricta Benth. [valid]
  • Hoffmannseggia stricta demissa A.Gray [valid]
  • Larrea densiflora (Benth.) Britton [valid]
  • Caesalpinia falcaria capitata (Fisher) Fisher [valid]
  • Caesalpinia falcaria densiflora (Benth. ex A.Gray) Fisher [valid]
  • Caesalpinia falcaria pringlei (Fisher) Fisher [valid]
  • Caesalpinia falcaria rusbyi (Fisher) Fisher [valid]
  • Caesalpinia falcaria stricta (Benth.) Fisher [valid]
  • Caesalpinia glauca (Ortega) Kuntze [valid]
  • Caesalpinia glauca glandulosissima Kuntze [valid]
  • Caesalpinia glauca pauciglandulosa Kuntze [valid]

Description

Hoffmannseggia glauca (also called Glaucous Hoffmannseggia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Americas. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves with up to 11 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hoffmannseggia glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Hoffmannseggia glauca is yellow with 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoffmannseggia glauca is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Hoffmannseggia glauca

Hoffmannseggia glauca is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry areas such as deserts, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and old fields.

Hoffmannseggia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoffmannseggia glauca?

Hoffmannseggia glauca

What is the common name of Hoffmannseggia glauca?

Hoffmannseggia

What is the natural habitat of Hoffmannseggia glauca?

Arid and semi-arid regions

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Casimiro Gómez Ortega (1741-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ortega' in the authors string.
Imre János Eifert (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eifert' in the authors string.