Leptoderris reygaerti - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reygaerti
ID:
199884
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles7: 238 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199213
Common Names
- Leptoderris reygaerti
- Pycnantha
- Tomentella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptoderris reygaerti (also called Reygaert's fenugreek, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are yellow or white. It is native to the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Middle East, and it typically grows in dry grasslands, steppes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Leptoderris reygaerti is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat stomach ailments, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptoderris reygaerti has yellow flowers, which are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Leptoderris reygaerti can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 45-60 cm apart.
Where to Find Leptoderris reygaerti
Leptoderris reygaerti is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Leptoderris reygaerti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptoderris reygaerti?
Leptoderris reygaerti
What are the common uses of Leptoderris reygaerti?
Leptoderris reygaerti is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.
Where is Leptoderris reygaerti found?
Leptoderris reygaerti is found in tropical Africa.
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
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Leptoderris reygaertii De Wild.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.