Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Ulziykh.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Izv. Akad. Nauk MNR2: 92 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209423
Common Names
- Thermopsis Longicarpa
- Longicarpa Thermopsis
- Longicarpa False Lupine
Description
Thermopsis longicarpa (also called Long-fruited Goldenbanner, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Thermopsis longicarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thermopsis longicarpa has yellow flowers that are small and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thermopsis longicarpa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Thermopsis longicarpa
Thermopsis longicarpa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Thermopsis longicarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thermopsis longicarpa?
Thermopsis longicarpa
Where is Thermopsis longicarpa native to?
It is native to the steppes of Central Asia.
What is the growth habit of Thermopsis longicarpa?
It is a deciduous shrub with a spreading habit.
Species in the Thermopsis genus
Thermopsis barbata,
Thermopsis chinensis,
Thermopsis dolichocarpa,
Thermopsis turkestanica,
Thermopsis alterniflora,
Thermopsis californica,
Thermopsis gracilis,
Thermopsis macrophylla,
Thermopsis mollis,
Thermopsis montana,
Thermopsis rhombifolia,
Thermopsis robusta,
Thermopsis villosa,
Thermopsis alpina,
Thermopsis gyirongensis,
Thermopsis inflata,
Thermopsis mongolica,
Thermopsis hirsutissima,
Thermopsis schischkinii,
Thermopsis przewalskii,
Thermopsis smithiana,
Thermopsis yushuensis,
Thermopsis bargusinensis,
Thermopsis dahurica,
Thermopsis jacutica,
Thermopsis longicarpa,
Thermopsis lanceolata,
Thermopsis montana,
Thermopsis mollis,
Species in the Fabaceae family