Taverniera cuneifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneifolia
ID:
205724
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roth) Ali
Source:
ildis
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205053
Common Names
- Taverniera Cuneifolia
- Cuneifolia Locoweed
- Cuneifolia Oxytropis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taverniera cuneifolia (also called Wedgeleaf Taverniera, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. The flowers are small and yellow in color. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Taverniera cuneifolia is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taverniera cuneifolia is a small, white to pale blue pea-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taverniera cuneifolia is a perennial shrub that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Taverniera cuneifolia
Taverniera cuneifolia is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Taverniera cuneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taverniera cuneifolia?
Taverniera cuneifolia
What is the common name of Taverniera cuneifolia?
Cuneiform Taverniera
What is the natural habitat of Taverniera cuneifolia?
Dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands
Species in the Taverniera genus
Taverniera albida, Taverniera brevialata, Taverniera glauca, Taverniera nummularia, Taverniera spartea, Taverniera echinata, Taverniera abyssinica, Taverniera aegyptiaca, Taverniera cuneifolia, Taverniera glabra, Taverniera lappacea, Taverniera longisetosa, Taverniera multinoda, Taverniera diffusa, Taverniera oligantha, Taverniera schimperi, Taverniera sericophylla, Taverniera cuneifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Syed Irtifaq Ali (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ali' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:520187-1: Based on the initial data import