Dunbaria villosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Makino
Source:
ildis
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)16: 35 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186036
Common Names
- Woolly Dunbaria
- Woolly False Sarsaparilla
- Dunbaria villosa
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- Atylosia subrhombea Miq. [valid]
- Dunbaria subrhombea (Miq.) Hemsl. [valid]
- Glycine villosa Thunb. [valid]
- Glycine villosa Murray [unknown]
Description
Dunbaria villosa (also called Hairy Dunbaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has a woody stem, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dunbaria villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dunbaria villosa has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dunbaria villosa is a perennial legume that is native to India. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.
Where to Find Dunbaria villosa
Dunbaria villosa is native to India and can be found in parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Dunbaria villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dunbaria villosa?
Dunbaria villosa
What is the common name of Dunbaria villosa?
Hairy dunbaria
What is the family of Dunbaria villosa?
Fabaceae
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
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dunbaria villosa (Thunb.) Makino: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.