Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luxurians
ID:
1051357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dieck ex E.Goeze) Rydb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 24(4): 226. 1924 [4 Oct 1924]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050695

Common Names

  • Robinia luxurians
  • Luxurians Robinia
  • Robinia

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Description

Robinia luxurians (also called Luxurious locust, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the southwestern United States. It has a straight trunk and a wide, spreading crown with pinnate leaves. It is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Robinia luxurians is used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, coughs, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used for its wood and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Robinia luxurians has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Robinia luxurians

Robinia luxurians is native to the United States and can be found in dry woodlands and prairies.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13006334: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Georg Dieck (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dieck' in the authors string.
Edmund Goeze (1838-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Goeze' in the authors string.