Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
plumosa
ID:
1335047

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.) Bogdanovic, C.Brullo, Brullo, Ljubicic & Giusso

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol.149: 348 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347501



Common Names

  • Bituminaria plumosa
  • Plumosa Bituminaria
  • Plumosa


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Description

Bituminaria plumosa (also called Feathery Bituminaria, among many other common names) is an annual legume native to the Mediterranean region. It has a prostrate habit, with small, feathery leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bituminaria plumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bituminaria plumosa is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and have a single, white, five-petaled flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bituminaria plumosa can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Take cuttings from the stems and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Bituminaria plumosa

Bituminaria plumosa is native to Morocco and can be found in the forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Bituminaria plumosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bituminaria plumosa?

Bituminaria plumosa

What is the common name of Bituminaria plumosa?

Plumose Bituminaria

What is the natural habitat of Bituminaria plumosa?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands in Central and South America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Cristian Brullo (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Brullo' in the authors string.
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Gianpietro Giusso (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giusso' in the authors string.
Sandro Bogdanović (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogdanovic' in the authors string.