Baptisia albescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
ildis
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S.: 600 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181629
Common Names
- White Wild Indigo
- White False Indigo
- White Baptisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baptisia albescens (also called White False Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry, sandy soils in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Baptisia albescens is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive problems, respiratory issues, and skin conditions. It is also used as a food source and forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baptisia albescens has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baptisia albescens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with small white flowers. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. It is a hardy plant and can be grown in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Baptisia albescens
Baptisia albescens is native to North America and can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Baptisia albescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baptisia albescens?
Baptisia albescens
What is the common name of Baptisia albescens?
Whitish Wild Indigo
What is the family of Baptisia albescens?
Fabaceae
Species in the Baptisia genus
Baptisia arachnifera, Baptisia cinerea, Baptisia fragilis, Baptisia nuttalliana, Baptisia lecontei, Baptisia lanceolata, Baptisia sphaerocarpa, Baptisia megacarpa, Baptisia perfoliata, Baptisia simplicifolia, Baptisia sulphurea, Baptisia fulva, Baptisia intermedia, Baptisia pinetorum, Baptisia alba, Baptisia tinctoria, Baptisia bicolor, Baptisia deamii, Baptisia stricta, Baptisia bushii, Baptisia albescens, Baptisia australis, Baptisia bracteata, Baptisia microphylla, Baptisia serenae, Baptisia bushii, Baptisia microphylla, Baptisia serenae, Baptisia variicolor, Baptisia sulphurea, Baptisia fulva, Baptisia bicolor, Baptisia aberrans, Baptisia alba, Baptisia tinctoria, Baptisia calycosa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:29292-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Baptisia albescens Small: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.