Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
ildis
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci., ser. 2, 2: 151 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164024
Common Names
- Intricata Hoffmannseggia
- Hoffmannseggia
- Intricata
Synonyms
- Hoffmannseggia glabra Fisher [valid]
- Hoffmannseggia glabra intricata (Brandegee) Fisher [valid]
- Hoffmannseggia microphylla glabra S.Watson [valid]
- Larrea intricata (Brandegee) Britton [valid]
- Caesalpinia intricata (Brandegee) Fisher [valid]
- Caesalpinia intricata glabra (Fisher) Fisher [valid]
Description
Hoffmannseggia intricata (also called Intricate Hoffmannseggia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, open forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hoffmannseggia intricata is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hoffmannseggia intricata is yellow with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoffmannseggia intricata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Hoffmannseggia intricata
Hoffmannseggia intricata is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It can be found in desert scrub, chaparral, and woodlands.
Hoffmannseggia intricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoffmannseggia intricata?
Hoffmannseggia intricata
What is the common name of Hoffmannseggia intricata?
Intricate Hoffmannseggia
What is the natural habitat of Hoffmannseggia intricata?
Dry, rocky hillsides in Mexico
Species in the Hoffmannseggia genus
Hoffmannseggia drepanocarpa,
Hoffmannseggia erecta,
Hoffmannseggia intricata,
Hoffmannseggia peninsularis,
Hoffmannseggia repens,
Hoffmannseggia tenella,
Hoffmannseggia drummondii,
Hoffmannseggia miranda,
Hoffmannseggia prostrata,
Hoffmannseggia microphylla,
Hoffmannseggia trifoliata,
Hoffmannseggia eremophila,
Hoffmannseggia minor,
Hoffmannseggia yaviensis,
Hoffmannseggia viscosa,
Hoffmannseggia glauca,
Hoffmannseggia arequipensis,
Hoffmannseggia doellii,
Hoffmannseggia humilis,
Hoffmannseggia watsonii,
Hoffmannseggia aphylla,
Hoffmannseggia oxycarpa,
Hoffmannseggia pumilio,
Species in the Fabaceae family