Baptisia pinetorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Larisey
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Common Names
- Pinetorum Wild Indigo
- Pine Wild Indigo
- Pine False Indigo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baptisia pinetorum (also called Pine 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 pinetorum 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 pinetorum 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 pinetorum 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 pinetorum
Baptisia pinetorum is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.
Baptisia pinetorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baptisia pinetorum?
Baptisia pinetorum
What is the common name of Baptisia pinetorum?
Pinetorum
What is the family of Baptisia pinetorum?
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-24968: Based on the initial data import
Mary Maxine Larisey (1909-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Larisey' in the authors string.