Leptoderris hypargyrea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypargyrea
ID:
199770
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1910: 388 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199099
Common Names
- Leptoderris hypargyrea
- Silvery Leptoderris
- Hypargyrea Leptoderris
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- Leptoderris giorgii (De Wild.) De Wild. [valid]
- Derris giorgii De Wild. [valid]
- Derris hypargyrea Harms ex Dunn [invalid]
Description
Leptoderris hypargyrea (also called Silver Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach up to 30 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 hypargyrea is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptoderris hypargyrea has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters at the ends of stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptoderris hypargyrea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Leptoderris hypargyrea
Leptoderris hypargyrea can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 3,000-4,000 m.
Leptoderris hypargyrea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptoderris hypargyrea?
Leptoderris hypargyrea
What is the common name of Leptoderris hypargyrea?
Hypargyrean Locoweed
What is the growth habit of Leptoderris hypargyrea?
It is a perennial herb with a prostrate or decumbent growth habit.
Species in the Leptoderris genus
Leptoderris aurantiaca, Leptoderris brachyptera, Leptoderris congolensis, Leptoderris coriacea, Leptoderris cyclocarpa, Leptoderris fasciculata, Leptoderris glabrata, Leptoderris harmsiana, Leptoderris hypargyrea, Leptoderris ledermannii, Leptoderris macrothyrsa, Leptoderris micrantha, Leptoderris miegei, Leptoderris nobilis, Leptoderris oxytropis, Leptoderris reygaerti, Leptoderris tomentella, Leptoderris trifoliolata, Leptoderris sassandrensis, Leptoderris burundiensis, Leptoderris gabonica, Leptoderris robusta,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Leptoderris hypargyrea Dunn: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.