Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
167586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
W.H.Emory, Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound.2(1): 58 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166915

Common Names

  • Littleleaf Horsebean
  • Littleleaf Hoffmannseggia
  • Hoffmannseggia Microphylla

Searching for Hoffmannseggia microphylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Caesalpinia virgata Fisher [valid]
  • Larrea microphylla (Torr.) Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Larrea microphylla (Torr.) Britton [valid]

Description

Hoffmannseggia microphylla (also called Microphyllous Hoffmannseggia, among many other common names) is a small, spreading shrub native to Central and South America. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers dry and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hoffmannseggia microphylla is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source. It is also used to make furniture, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoffmannseggia microphylla is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Hoffmannseggia microphylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hoffmannseggia microphylla is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It can also be grown in containers. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desirable shape and size.

Where to Find Hoffmannseggia microphylla

Hoffmannseggia microphylla is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Hoffmannseggia microphylla FAQ

What is the common name of Hoffmannseggia microphylla?

Small-leaved Hoffmannseggia

What is the scientific name of Small-leaved Hoffmannseggia?

Hoffmannseggia microphylla

What is the habitat of Small-leaved Hoffmannseggia?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in prairies, grasslands, and open woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family