Baptisia variicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosnik, Diggs, Redshaw & Lipscomb
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sida17: 498 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559920
Common Names
- Baptisia variicolor
- Variegated Baptisia
- Variegated Wild Indigo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baptisia variicolor (also called Variegated False Indigo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to North America. It is an evergreen shrub, with small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Baptisia variicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Baptisia variicolor is white, tubular with five petals, seed is small and round, and seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baptisia variicolor is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall or spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Baptisia variicolor
Baptisia variicolor can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Baptisia variicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baptisia variicolor?
Baptisia variicolor
What is the common name of Baptisia variicolor?
Variable-colored Baptisia
What is the natural habitat of Baptisia variicolor?
It is native to the United States and grows in dry, open forests and grasslands.
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 Minor Diggs (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diggs' in the authors string.
Barney L. Lipscomb (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipscomb' in the authors string.
Matthew A. Kosnik (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosnik' in the authors string.
Peggy A. Redshaw (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Redshaw' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307089-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Baptisia × variicolor Kosnik, Diggs, Redshaw & Lipscomb: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.