Status:
valid
Authors:
Thoth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India3: 198 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186506
Common Names
- Haines' Derris
- Haines Derris
- Haines' False Wisteria
Synonyms
- Derris laxiflora Haines [illegitimate]
Description
Derris hainesiana (also called Haines' Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Asia and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Derris hainesiana is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Derris hainesiana are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Derris hainesiana is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Derris hainesiana
Derris hainesiana is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and cultivated fields.
Derris hainesiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Derris hainesiana?
Derris hainesiana
What are the common names of Derris hainesiana?
Haines' derris, Haines' bean
What is the natural habitat of Derris hainesiana?
It is native to tropical Asia
Species in the Derris genus
Derris parviflora,
Derris marginata,
Derris lianoides,
Derris cuneifolia,
Derris canarensis,
Derris amoena,
Derris benthamii,
Derris brevipes,
Derris elegans,
Derris hainesiana,
Derris elliptica,
Derris oligosperma,
Derris mariannensis,
Derris harrowiana,
Derris cavaleriei,
Derris caudatilimba,
Derris breviramosa,
Derris scabricaulis,
Derris tonkinensis,
Derris fordii,
Derris rubromaculata,
Derris alborubra,
Derris laxiflora,
Derris palmifolia,
Derris hainanensis,
Derris tinghuensis,
Derris ferruginea,
Derris microphylla,
Derris trifoliata,
Derris laotica,
Derris monticola,
Derris polyphylla,
Derris reticulata,
Derris acuminata,
Derris andamanica,
Derris heyneana,
Derris kanjilalii,
Derris kingdonwardii,
Derris lushaiensis,
Derris macrocarpa,
Derris microphylla,
Derris ovalifolia,
Derris secunda,
Derris thothathrii,
Derris heyneana,
Derris montana,
Derris oblongifolia,
Derris polyantha,
Derris pubipetala,
Derris rubrocalyx,
Species in the Fabaceae family