Ophrestia digitata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 258 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182832
Common Names
- Ophrestia digitata
- Finger-Leaf Ophrestia
- Finger-Leaf Wormwood
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- Glycine digitata Harms [valid]
- Paraglycine digitata (Harms) F.J.Herm. [valid]
Description
Ophrestia digitata (also called 'Finger Ophrestia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has an erect stem, and its leaves are simple and alternate. It typically grows in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Ophrestia digitata is used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ophrestia digitata is a yellowish-orange pea-like flower with a short calyx and a long corolla. The seed is a small, flattened, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Ophrestia digitata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by cuttings and division.
Where to Find Ophrestia digitata
Ophrestia digitata is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Ophrestia digitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophrestia digitata?
Ophrestia digitata
What type of plant is Ophrestia digitata?
A shrub
What are the common uses of Ophrestia digitata?
Ornamental and forage purposes
Species in the Ophrestia genus
Ophrestia digitata, Ophrestia hedysaroides, Ophrestia oblongifolia, Ophrestia radicosa, Ophrestia torrei, Ophrestia unicostata, Ophrestia unifoliolata, Ophrestia upembae, Ophrestia antsingyensis, Ophrestia humbertii, Ophrestia lyallii, Ophrestia madagascariensis, Ophrestia pinnata, Ophrestia pentaphylla, Ophrestia breviracemosa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ophrestia digitata (Harms) Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.