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Neptunia pubescens var. microcarpa
Neptunia pubescens Benth. var. microcarpa (Rose) Windler
Tropical Puff
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Neptunia microcarpa, Neptunia palmeri
USDA Symbol: NEPUM
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems ground-hugging to trailing, up to about 30 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , GreenBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: TXNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC |
Herbarium Specimen(s)
NPSOT 1087 Collected Oct 12, 1996 in Comal County by Mary Beth WhiteNPSOT 1092 Collected June 29, 1996 in Bexar County by Mike Fox
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Neptunia pubescens var. microcarpa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Neptunia pubescens var. microcarpa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Neptunia pubescens var. microcarpa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-15Research By: TWC Staff