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
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.
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 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