Baptisia fulva - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Larisey
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Common Names
- Yellow Wild Indigo
- Wild Indigo
- Yellow Indigo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baptisia fulva (also called Horseflyweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has yellow-orange flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils, as well as in open woods and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Baptisia fulva is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used in landscaping as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baptisia fulva is a yellow-orange puffball that blooms in the summer. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a bright green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baptisia fulva is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Baptisia fulva
Baptisia fulva is native to the eastern United States, from North Carolina to Texas.
Baptisia fulva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baptisia fulva?
Baptisia fulva
What is the common name of Baptisia fulva?
Fulva
What is the family of Baptisia fulva?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-24966: Based on the initial data import
Mary Maxine Larisey (1909-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Larisey' in the authors string.