Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
villosa
ID:
195604

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) Fernald & B.G.Schub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Rhodora50: 201 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194933



Common Names

  • Thermopsis Villosa
  • Hairy Thermopsis
  • Hairy Pea


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Synonyms

  • Lasinia fulva Raf. [valid]
  • Baptisia villosa (Walter) Nutt. [deprecated]
  • Sophora villosa Walter [valid]
  • Thermopsis caroliniana M.A.Curtis [valid]
  • Podalyria villosa (Walter) Michx. [valid]
  • Baptisia villosa (Walter) Elliott [unknown]

Description

Thermopsis villosa (also called 'Hairy Thermopsis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a woody rootstock and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Thermopsis villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thermopsis villosa has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thermopsis villosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings of about 5-7 cm in length and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Thermopsis villosa

Thermopsis villosa is native to North America, and can be found in parts of Canada and the United States.

Thermopsis villosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Thermopsis villosa?

Thermopsis villosa is native to Iran.

What is the flowering period of Thermopsis villosa?

Thermopsis villosa typically flowers in the spring.

What is the average height of Thermopsis villosa?

Thermopsis villosa typically grows to a height of 10-20 cm.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
Bernice Giduz Schubert (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Schub.' in the authors string.