Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
179494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Encycl. [J. Lamarck & al.] Suppl. 1. [pt. 1]: 330. 1810 [3 Sep 1810]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178823

Common Names

  • Smooth False Indigo
  • Glabrous False Indigo
  • Smooth Amorpha

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Synonyms

  • Amorpha pubescens glabra Pers. [unknown]

Description

Amorpha glabra (also called Smooth 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 glabra 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 glabra 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorpha glabra 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 glabra

Amorpha glabra can be found in dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Amorpha glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amorpha glabra?

Amorpha glabra

What is the common name of Amorpha glabra?

Glabra Amorpha

What is the family of Amorpha glabra?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References