Taverniera glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
205734
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 90 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205063
Common Names
- Taverniera Glabra
- Glabrous Locoweed
- Glabrous Oxytropis
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- Taverniera ephedroidea Jaub. & Spach [valid]
Description
Taverniera glabra (also called Smooth Taverniera, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands, rocky hillsides, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taverniera glabra 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 glabra 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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Taverniera glabra 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 glabra
Taverniera glabra is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Taverniera glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taverniera glabra?
Taverniera glabra
What is the common name of Taverniera glabra?
Smooth Taverniera
What is the growth habit of Taverniera glabra?
It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:520191-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Taverniera glabra Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.