Baptisia calycosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz.3: 65 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200001712
Common Names
- Baptisia calycosa
- Calycosa Baptisia
- Calycosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baptisia calycosa (also called Baptisia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 4 meters tall and has a wide, rounded crown. The leaves are alternate, oblong to elliptic, and up to 7 cm long. The flowers are white to pinkish and the fruit is a capsule. It is found in dry to moist forests, scrub and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Baptisia calycosa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Baptisia calycosa are yellow-orange in color and have a pea-like shape. The seed is a small, dark-brown legume. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baptisia calycosa is a perennial plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Baptisia calycosa
Baptisia calycosa is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas.
Baptisia calycosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baptisia calycosa?
Baptisia calycosa
What is the common name of Baptisia calycosa?
Calyx wild indigo
What is the family of Baptisia calycosa?
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
Legume Data Portal link for: Baptisia calycosa Engelm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.