Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wilbur) S.C.K.Straub, Sorrie & Weakley
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas3: 154 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286758
Common Names
- Confusa Amorpha
- Amorpha Confusa
- Confusa Amorpha Plant
Description
Amorpha confusa (also called Confused Amorpha, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, purple flowers and pinnately-divided leaves. It is native to the United States and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Amorpha confusa is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing habit and produces purple flowers in the summer. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amorpha confusa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amorpha confusa is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub. It is propagated by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil. Layering should be done in the spring or summer. The layered stem should be covered with soil and kept moist until it has rooted.
Where to Find Amorpha confusa
Amorpha confusa is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.
Amorpha confusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amorpha confusa?
Amorpha confusa
What is the common name of Amorpha confusa?
Confused False Indigo
What is the natural habitat of Amorpha confusa?
It is native to the US states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
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
Shannon C.K. Straub: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.K.Straub' in the authors string.