Hoffmannseggia tenella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
164699
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tharp & L.O.Williams
Source:
ildis
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.23: 451 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164028
Common Names
- Hoffmannseggia tenella
- Delicate Hoffmannseggia
- Delicate-leaf Hoffmannseggia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hoffmannseggia tenella (also called Delicate Hoffmannseggia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, open forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hoffmannseggia tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoffmannseggia tenella has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seedpod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Hoffmannseggia tenella can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Hoffmannseggia tenella
Hoffmannseggia tenella is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Hoffmannseggia tenella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoffmannseggia tenella?
Hoffmannseggia tenella
What is the common name of Hoffmannseggia tenella?
Slender Hoffmannseggia
What is the natural habitat of Hoffmannseggia tenella?
Dry, rocky hillsides in Mexico
Species in the Hoffmannseggia genus
Hoffmannseggia drepanocarpa, Hoffmannseggia erecta, Hoffmannseggia intricata, Hoffmannseggia peninsularis, Hoffmannseggia repens, Hoffmannseggia tenella, Hoffmannseggia drummondii, Hoffmannseggia miranda, Hoffmannseggia prostrata, Hoffmannseggia microphylla, Hoffmannseggia trifoliata, Hoffmannseggia eremophila, Hoffmannseggia minor, Hoffmannseggia yaviensis, Hoffmannseggia viscosa, Hoffmannseggia glauca, Hoffmannseggia arequipensis, Hoffmannseggia doellii, Hoffmannseggia humilis, Hoffmannseggia watsonii, Hoffmannseggia aphylla, Hoffmannseggia oxycarpa, Hoffmannseggia pumilio,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Benjamin Carroll Tharp (1885-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tharp' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hoffmannseggia tenella Tharp & L.O.Williams: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.