Leptoderris harmsiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harmsiana
ID:
199759
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1910: 389 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199088
Common Names
- Leptoderris harmsiana
- Harms' Leptoderris
- Harms Leptoderris
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- Derris harmsiana Dunn [valid]
Description
Leptoderris harmsiana (also called Harms' Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a long, slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptoderris harmsiana is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptoderris harmsiana has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters at the ends of stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Leptoderris harmsiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Leptoderris harmsiana
Leptoderris harmsiana is native to Central Asia, primarily in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Leptoderris harmsiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptoderris harmsiana?
Leptoderris harmsiana
What is the family of Leptoderris harmsiana?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Leptoderris harmsiana?
Harms' Locoweed
Species in the Leptoderris genus
Leptoderris aurantiaca, Leptoderris brachyptera, Leptoderris congolensis, Leptoderris coriacea, Leptoderris cyclocarpa, Leptoderris fasciculata, Leptoderris glabrata, Leptoderris harmsiana, Leptoderris hypargyrea, Leptoderris ledermannii, Leptoderris macrothyrsa, Leptoderris micrantha, Leptoderris miegei, Leptoderris nobilis, Leptoderris oxytropis, Leptoderris reygaerti, Leptoderris tomentella, Leptoderris trifoliolata, Leptoderris sassandrensis, Leptoderris burundiensis, Leptoderris gabonica, Leptoderris robusta,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Leptoderris harmsiana Dunn: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.