Hoffmannseggia yaviensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yaviensis
ID:
176161
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ulibarri
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana22: 147 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175490
Common Names
- Hoffmannseggia yaviensis
- Yavi Hoffmannseggia
- Yavi Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hoffmannseggia yaviensis (also called Yavapai Hoffmannseggia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has trifoliate leaves and small pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hoffmannseggia yaviensis is a drought-tolerant plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoffmannseggia yaviensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hoffmannseggia yaviensis is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and given plenty of light and water.
Where to Find Hoffmannseggia yaviensis
Hoffmannseggia yaviensis is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in the wild in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Hoffmannseggia yaviensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoffmannseggia yaviensis?
Hoffmannseggia yaviensis
What is the common name of Hoffmannseggia yaviensis?
Yavi Hoffmannseggia
What is the family of Hoffmannseggia yaviensis?
Fabaceae
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
References
Emilio Agustin Ulibarri (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ulibarri' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hoffmannseggia yaviensis Ulibarri: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.