Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
205443

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) H.Ohashi

Source:
ildis

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Sci. Rep. Tohoku Imp. Univ., Ser. 4, Biol.40: 243 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204772

Common Names

  • Ohwia caudata
  • Caudate Ohwia
  • Caudata Ohwia

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Synonyms

  • Desmodium caudatum (Thunb.) DC. [valid]
  • Desmodium laburnifolium (Poir.) DC. [valid]
  • Catenaria caudata (Thunb.) Schindl. [valid]
  • Catenaria laburnifolia (Poir.) Benth. [valid]
  • Hedysarum laburnifolium Poir. [valid]
  • Hedysarum caudatum Thunb. [valid]
  • Hedysarum caudatum Murray [unknown]
  • Catenaria laburnifolium (Poir.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Meibomia caudata (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Meibomia laburnifolia (Poir.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium cateniferum Arn. [valid]

Description

Ohwia caudata (also called Caudate Ohwia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has a woody stem and small pink flowers. It is found in moist soils in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ohwia caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and is also used to make perfumes and fragrances. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ohwia caudata has small yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ohwia caudata is a shrub native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought conditions. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Ohwia caudata

Ohwia caudata is native to Japan.

Ohwia caudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ohwia caudata?

Ohwia caudata

What is the common name of Ohwia caudata?

Tailed ohwia

What is the habitat of Ohwia caudata?

It is found in open, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Species in the Ohwia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.