Hosackia hintoniorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Turner) D.D.Sokoloff
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.55: 1009 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264692
Common Names
- Hosackia hintoniorum
- Hintoniorum Hosackia
- Hintoniorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hosackia hintoniorum (also called Hinton's Hosackia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Hosackia hintoniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hosackia hintoniorum are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hosackia hintoniorum is a perennial herb that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Propagation can also be done by division of the clumps.
Where to Find Hosackia hintoniorum
Hosackia hintoniorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Hosackia hintoniorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hosackia hintoniorum?
Hosackia hintoniorum
What are the common names of Hosackia hintoniorum?
Common names of Hosackia hintoniorum include Hinton's bush lupine and Hinton's clover.
Where is Hosackia hintoniorum found?
Hosackia hintoniorum is found in California and Oregon.
Species in the Hosackia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-41128: Originally associated with wfo-0000194499
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-41128: Originally associated with wfo-0000194499
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Dmitri Sokolov (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Sokoloff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1017530-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Hosackia hintoniorum (B.L.Turner) D.D.Sokoloff: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.