Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Rydb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.24: 9 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186982
Common Names
- Hoita macrostachya
- Macrostachya Hoita
- Macrostachya Pea
- Macrostachya Wattle
Synonyms
- Psoralea douglasii Greene [valid]
- Psoralea macrostachya DC. [valid]
- Hoita rhomboidea Rydb. [valid]
- Hoita douglasii (Greene) Rydb. [valid]
- Hoita longiloba Rydb. [valid]
- Hoita villosa Rydb. [valid]
- Lotodes macrostachya (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
- Psoralea douglasii hansenii Jeps. [valid]
- Psoralea hallii media Jeps. [valid]
- Psoralea macrostachya longiloba (Rydb.) J.F.Macbr. [valid]
- Psoralea macrostachya rhombifolia Torr. [valid]
Description
Hoita macrostachya (also called Large-Spiked Hoita, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are divided into three leaflets. It grows in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hoita macrostachya is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hoita macrostachya is a yellow, pea-like flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a flat, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoita macrostachya is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Hoita macrostachya
Hoita macrostachya is native to California and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Hoita macrostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoita macrostachya?
Hoita macrostachya
What is the common name of Hoita macrostachya?
Large-Spiked Fabaceae
What is the natural habitat of Hoita macrostachya?
It is native to Central and South America
Species in the Hoita genus
Species in the Fabaceae family