Dunbaria truncata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Maesen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap.98(1): 89 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200449
Common Names
- Dunbaria truncata
- Truncate Dunbaria
- Truncate Dunbaria Vine
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- Dunbaria henryi Y.C.Wu [valid]
- Dunbaria burmanica Thoth. & P.Satyanar. [valid]
- Dolichos truncatus Miq. [valid]
Description
Dunbaria truncata (also called Chinese Dunbaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Dunbaria truncata is used as a source of fuelwood and timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dunbaria truncata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Dunbaria truncata is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in summer.
Where to Find Dunbaria truncata
Dunbaria truncata can be found in India.
Dunbaria truncata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dunbaria truncata?
Dunbaria truncata
What is the common name of Dunbaria truncata?
Truncate Dunbaria
What is the natural habitat of Dunbaria truncata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
References
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Jos van der Maesen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maesen' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dunbaria truncata (Miq.) Maesen: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.