Baptisia sulphurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz.3: 65 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178784
Common Names
- Sulfur Wild Indigo
- Sulfur Baptisia
- Sulfur False Indigo
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- Baptisia fragilis Larisey [unknown]
- Baptisia macilenta Small ex Larisey [unknown]
Description
Baptisia sulphurea (also called Sulfur Baptisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows to a height of up to 2 meters and has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in sunny, dry areas such as roadsides, fields, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Baptisia sulphurea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baptisia sulphurea has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baptisia sulphurea is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Baptisia sulphurea
Baptisia sulphurea is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Louisiana.
Baptisia sulphurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baptisia sulphurea?
Baptisia sulphurea
What is the common name of Baptisia sulphurea?
Sulphurea Baptisia
What type of plant is Baptisia sulphurea?
Herbaceous perennial
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
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:481004-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Baptisia × sulphurea Engelm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.