Status:
valid
Authors:
Walter
Source:
ildis
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol.: 179 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169559
Common Names
- Herbacea Amorpha
- Herbaceous Amorpha
- False Indigo
Synonyms
- Amorpha herbacea boyntoni C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
- Amorpha cyanostachya M.A.Curtis [valid]
- Amorpha herbacea typica C.K.Schneid. [invalid]
- Amorpha pubescens Willd. [illegitimate]
- Amorpha pumila Michx. [valid]
- Amorpha herbacea floridana (Rydb.) Wilbur [valid]
- Amorpha herbacea herbacea [unknown]
- Amorpha floridana Rydb. [valid]
- Amorpha cynostachya M.A.Curtis [unknown]
- Amorpha herbacea boyntonii C.K.Schneid. [valid]
Description
Amorpha herbacea (also called Herbaceous Amorpha, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest. It grows in moist forests, wet forest edges, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Amorpha herbacea has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomachache, and skin problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amorpha herbacea is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amorpha herbacea is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 6-8 inches.
Where to Find Amorpha herbacea
Amorpha herbacea is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in dry, sandy soils, as well as in disturbed areas.
Amorpha herbacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amorpha herbacea?
Amorpha herbacea
What is the natural habitat of Amorpha herbacea?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Amorpha herbacea?
It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading crown.
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