Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal.25(1): 83 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205107
Common Names
- Taverniera multinoda
- Many-Noded Taverniera
- Many-Noded Hedysarum
Description
Taverniera multinoda (also called 'Many-branched Taverniera', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands, and is characterized by its small, green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Taverniera multinoda 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 multinoda 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taverniera multinoda 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 multinoda
Taverniera multinoda is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Taverniera multinoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taverniera multinoda?
Taverniera multinoda
What is the common name of Taverniera multinoda?
Multinodal Taverniera
What is the natural habitat of Taverniera multinoda?
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