Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
171470

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw.: 305 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170799

Common Names

  • Oblongifolia Hosackia
  • Hosackia Oblongifolia
  • Oblongifolia

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Synonyms

  • Lotus oblongifolius (Benth.) Greene [valid]
  • Lotus oblongifolius cupreus Ottley [valid]
  • Hosackia oblongifolia angustifolia S.Watson [valid]
  • Lotus lathyroides (Durand & Hilg.) Greene [valid]
  • Lotus oblongifolius nevadensis (A.Gray) Munz [valid]
  • Lotus oblongifolius torreyi Ottley [valid]
  • Lotus torreyi (A.Gray) Greene [valid]
  • Lotus torreyi seorsus J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Hosackia lathyroides Durand & Hilg. [valid]
  • Hosackia torreyi A.Gray [valid]
  • Hosackia torreyi nevadensis A.Gray [valid]
  • Lotus cupreus Greene [valid]
  • Hosackia cuprea Smiley [valid]
  • Hosackia oblongifolia cuprea (Greene) Brouillet [valid]

Description

Hosackia oblongifolia (also called Oblong-Leaved Hosackia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a slender stem and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, open woods, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hosackia oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hosackia oblongifolia has white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hosackia oblongifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It is best to divide the plant every few years to maintain its vigor.

Where to Find Hosackia oblongifolia

Hosackia oblongifolia is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Hosackia oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hosackia oblongifolia?

Hosackia oblongifolia

What is the common name of Hosackia oblongifolia?

Oblong-leaved hosackia

What is the natural habitat of Hosackia oblongifolia?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family