Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Chev.) J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles21: 429 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169947
Common Names
- Stephan's Neochevalierodendron
- Stephanii Neochevalierodendron
- Stephanii Neochevalierodendron
Synonyms
- Hymenostegia stephanii (A.Chev.) Baker f. [deprecated]
- Macrolobium stephanii A.Chev. [valid]
- Hymenostegia stephanii Baker f. [valid]
Description
Neochevalierodendron stephanii (also called Stephan's Neochevalierodendron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Neochevalierodendron stephanii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, fever, and diarrhea. It is also used as a tonic to improve overall health and vitality.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neochevalierodendron stephanii flowers are white and bell-shaped, with a long, slender calyx. Its seeds are small, black, and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neochevalierodendron stephanii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Neochevalierodendron stephanii
Neochevalierodendron stephanii is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.
Neochevalierodendron stephanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neochevalierodendron stephanii?
Neochevalierodendron stephanii
What is the common name of Neochevalierodendron stephanii?
Stephanii's milkvetch
What is the habitat of Neochevalierodendron stephanii?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.
Species in the Neochevalierodendron genus
Species in the Fabaceae family