Taverniera longisetosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longisetosa
ID:
205767
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal.25(1): 85 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205096
Common Names
- Taverniera longisetosa
- Long-Setose Taverniera
- Long-Setose Hedysarum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taverniera longisetosa (also called 'Long-bristled Bird's-foot Trefoil', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, steppes, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Taverniera longisetosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taverniera longisetosa is a small, white to pale blue pea-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Taverniera longisetosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Taverniera longisetosa
Taverniera longisetosa is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Taverniera longisetosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taverniera longisetosa?
Taverniera longisetosa
What is the common name of Taverniera longisetosa?
Longisetose Taverniera
What is the natural habitat of Taverniera longisetosa?
Dry and rocky slopes, scrubland, and open woodlands
Species in the Taverniera genus
Taverniera albida, Taverniera brevialata, Taverniera glauca, Taverniera nummularia, Taverniera spartea, Taverniera echinata, Taverniera abyssinica, Taverniera aegyptiaca, Taverniera cuneifolia, Taverniera glabra, Taverniera lappacea, Taverniera longisetosa, Taverniera multinoda, Taverniera diffusa, Taverniera oligantha, Taverniera schimperi, Taverniera sericophylla, Taverniera cuneifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Taverniera longisetosa Thulin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.