Ophrestia breviracemosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.52: 495 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383947
Common Names
- Ophrestia breviracemosa
- Breviracemosa
- Ophrestia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ophrestia breviracemosa (also called short-racemed ophrestia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Fabaceae family. It has small yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Europe and grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ophrestia breviracemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties and is used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ophrestia breviracemosa has small, yellow flowers, dark brown seeds and seedlings with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ophrestia breviracemosa can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps. Plant the seeds or divisions in well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Seeds should be planted in spring, while divisions can be planted in spring or fall.
Where to Find Ophrestia breviracemosa
Ophrestia breviracemosa can be found in North America, particularly in the eastern United States.
Ophrestia breviracemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophrestia breviracemosa?
Ophrestia breviracemosa
What type of plant is Ophrestia breviracemosa?
A perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Ophrestia breviracemosa?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers
Species in the Ophrestia genus
Ophrestia digitata, Ophrestia hedysaroides, Ophrestia oblongifolia, Ophrestia radicosa, Ophrestia torrei, Ophrestia unicostata, Ophrestia unifoliolata, Ophrestia upembae, Ophrestia antsingyensis, Ophrestia humbertii, Ophrestia lyallii, Ophrestia madagascariensis, Ophrestia pinnata, Ophrestia pentaphylla, Ophrestia breviracemosa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996006-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Ophrestia breviracemosa Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.