Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
fasciculata
ID:
199690

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Dunn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1910: 390 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199019

Common Names

  • Leptoderris Fasciculata
  • Fasciculata Leptoderris
  • Fasciculata Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Leptoderris ferruginea De Wild. [valid]
  • Leptoderris rutshuruensis Hauman [valid]
  • Leptoderris dinklagei Harms [valid]
  • Lonchocarpus fasciculatus Benth. [valid]
  • Derris fasciculata (Benth.) Baker [unknown]
  • Leptoderris fasciculata letestui (Pellegr.) Pellegr. [valid]
  • Leptoderris fasciculata pauciflora Pellegr. [valid]
  • Leptoderris ferruginea letestui Pellegr. [valid]

Description

Leptoderris fasciculata (also called Clustered Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach up to 25 cm in height. It has a thick, woody rootstock and its stems are covered with short, white hairs. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoderris fasciculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, pea-like, with a banner petal and two wings. Seed: small, flat, and brown. Seedlings: have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoderris fasciculata is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is native to China and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed and division.

Where to Find Leptoderris fasciculata

Leptoderris fasciculata is native to Central Asia and can be found in the wild in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Leptoderris fasciculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptoderris fasciculata?

Leptoderris fasciculata

What is the common name of Leptoderris fasciculata?

Fasciculate Leptoderris

What is the family of Leptoderris fasciculata?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.