Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tessmannii
ID:
170823

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.49: 430 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170152

Common Names

  • Tessmann's Pachyelasma
  • Tessmann's Milkvetch
  • Tessmann Milkvetch

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Description

Pachyelasma tessmannii (also called Tessmann's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pachyelasma tessmannii is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and forage. It can also be used as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachyelasma tessmannii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a short, curved seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachyelasma tessmannii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.

Where to Find Pachyelasma tessmannii

Pachyelasma tessmannii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy, rocky soils in desert scrub, chaparral, and grassland habitats.

Pachyelasma tessmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachyelasma tessmannii?

Pachyelasma tessmannii

What type of plant is Pachyelasma tessmannii?

Pachyelasma tessmannii is a species of flowering plant in the legume family.

Where is Pachyelasma tessmannii found?

Pachyelasma tessmannii is found in Central America and the Caribbean.

Species in the Pachyelasma genus

Species in the Fabaceae family