Taverniera sericophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericophylla
ID:
205822
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh11: 510 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205151
Common Names
- Taverniera Sericophylla
- Sericophylla Taverniera
- Taverniera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taverniera sericophylla (also called 'Silky 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 sericophylla is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taverniera sericophylla has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taverniera sericophylla is a shrub that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Taverniera sericophylla
Taverniera sericophylla is native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Taverniera sericophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taverniera sericophylla?
Taverniera sericophylla
What is the common name of Taverniera sericophylla?
Silky Taverniera
Where is Taverniera sericophylla native to?
India
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
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Taverniera sericophylla Balf.f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.