Baptisia sphaerocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia7: 97 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178539
Common Names
- Baptisia sphaerocarpa
- Roundfruit Wild Indigo
- Roundfruit False Indigo
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- Baptisia viridis Larisey [valid]
Description
Baptisia sphaerocarpa (also called Round-fruited Wild Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Baptisia sphaerocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Baptisia sphaerocarpa has yellow flowers with purple centers. Seed: Baptisia sphaerocarpa has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Baptisia sphaerocarpa seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baptisia sphaerocarpa is a warm-season annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Baptisia sphaerocarpa
Baptisia sphaerocarpa can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Baptisia sphaerocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baptisia sphaerocarpa?
Baptisia sphaerocarpa
What is the common name of Baptisia sphaerocarpa?
Round-fruited baptisia
What is the natural habitat of Baptisia sphaerocarpa?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Baptisia sphaerocarpa Nutt.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.