Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 434 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203828
Common Names
- Dunbaria
- Bella
- Beautiful Dunbaria
Synonyms
- Dunbaria longeracemosa Craib [valid]
Description
Dunbaria bella (also called Beautiful Dunbaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Southeast Asia. It has trifoliate leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dunbaria bella is used as a medicinal plant and as a forage crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dunbaria bella has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by short, thin, brown seed pods. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two opposite pairs of leaflets, which are dark green in colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dunbaria bella is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dunbaria bella
Dunbaria bella can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Dunbaria bella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dunbaria bella?
Dunbaria bella
What is the common name of Dunbaria bella?
Bella Dunbaria
Where is Dunbaria bella native to?
India
Species in the Dunbaria genus
Dunbaria villosa,
Dunbaria podocarpa,
Dunbaria punctata,
Dunbaria debilis,
Dunbaria fusca,
Dunbaria circinalis,
Dunbaria ferruginea,
Dunbaria glabra,
Dunbaria glandulosa,
Dunbaria lecomtei,
Dunbaria longiracemosa,
Dunbaria truncata,
Dunbaria bella,
Dunbaria gracilipes,
Dunbaria cumingiana,
Dunbaria floresiana,
Dunbaria incana,
Dunbaria rubella,
Dunbaria longicarpa,
Dunbaria trichodon,
Species in the Fabaceae family