Baptisia arachnifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
W.H.Duncan
Source:
ildis
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Rhodora46: 29 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163885
Common Names
- Spiderwort
- Spiderwort Wild Indigo
- Spiderwort False Indigo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baptisia arachnifera (also called Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of India, Africa, and the Caribbean. It is found in moist, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Baptisia arachnifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil erosion control and as a windbreak. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baptisia arachnifera is yellow in color, with a spider-shaped shape. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baptisia arachnifera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Baptisia arachnifera
Baptisia arachnifera is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
Baptisia arachnifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baptisia arachnifera?
Baptisia arachnifera
What is the common name of Baptisia arachnifera?
Spider Baptisia
What is the family of Baptisia arachnifera?
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
Wilbur Howard Duncan (1910-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Duncan' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Baptisia arachnifera W.H.Duncan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.