Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lag.) Hutch. ex C.E.Hughes & G.P.Lewis
Source:
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 205: 169. 2022 [22 Aug 2022] (epublished)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200029799
Common Names
- Strombocarpa Torquata
- Torquata Strombocarpa
- Hairy-fruited Strombocarpa
Description
Strombocarpa torquata (also called Twisted Strombocarpa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It grows in wet meadows, along streams, and in other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Strombocarpa torquata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Strombocarpa torquata has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strombocarpa torquata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Strombocarpa torquata
Strombocarpa torquata can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Strombocarpa torquata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strombocarpa torquata?
Strombocarpa torquata
What is the common name of Strombocarpa torquata?
Torqued Strombocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Strombocarpa torquata?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and rocky outcrops
Species in the Strombocarpa genus
Strombocarpa abbreviata,
Strombocarpa burkartii,
Strombocarpa ferox,
Strombocarpa palmeri,
Strombocarpa tamarugo,
Strombocarpa torquata,
Strombocarpa cinerascens,
Strombocarpa pubescens,
Strombocarpa reptans,
Strombocarpa strombulifera,
Species in the Fabaceae family