Amorpha canescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pursh
Source:
ildis
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept.2: 467 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178822
Common Names
- Leadplant
- Grey False Indigo
- Hoary False Indigo
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- Amorpha canescens leptostachya A.Gray [valid]
- Amorpha canescens glabrata A.Gray [valid]
- Amorpha canescens typica C.K.Schneid. [invalid]
- Amorpha brachycarpa E.J.Palmer [valid]
- Amorpha canescens glabrata Fassett [valid]
- Amorpha canescens canescens [unknown]
- Amorpha canescens glabrescens Zabel [unknown]
Description
Amorpha canescens (also called Leadplant, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the United States and Canada. It grows in dry, rocky soils and has small, purple flowers and small, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Amorpha canescens is used as a source of firewood and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amorpha canescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Amorpha canescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Amorpha canescens
Amorpha canescens can be found in dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Amorpha canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amorpha canescens?
Amorpha canescens
What is the common name of Amorpha canescens?
Canescens Amorpha
What is the family of Amorpha canescens?
Fabaceae
Species in the Amorpha genus
Amorpha ouachitensis, Amorpha apiculata, Amorpha georgiana, Amorpha herbacea, Amorpha nitens, Amorpha schwerinii, Amorpha californica, Amorpha laevigata, Amorpha nana, Amorpha paniculata, Amorpha roemeriana, Amorpha canescens, Amorpha glabra, Amorpha glabra, Amorpha glabra, Amorpha fruticosa, Amorpha californica, Amorpha laevigata, Amorpha nana, Amorpha notha, Amorpha confusa, Amorpha crenulata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Amorpha canescens Pursh: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.