Baptisia intermedia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Larisey
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Common Names
- Intermediate Wild Indigo
- Intermediate Indigo
- Wild Indigo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baptisia intermedia (also called Cream Wild Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Baptisia intermedia 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 intermedia 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 intermedia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time for the plant to reach maturity.
Where to Find Baptisia intermedia
Baptisia intermedia is native to the eastern United States, from North Carolina to Texas.
Baptisia intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baptisia intermedia?
Baptisia intermedia
What is the common name of Baptisia intermedia?
Intermedia
What is the family of Baptisia intermedia?
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-24967: Based on the initial data import
Mary Maxine Larisey (1909-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Larisey' in the authors string.