Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
198775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Wight

Source:
ildis

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient.1: t. 268 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198104



Common Names

  • Flemingia
  • Bracted Flemingia
  • Bracteata Flemingia


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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum bracteatum Roxb. [unknown]
  • Flemingia strobilifera bracteata (Roxb.) Baker [unknown]
  • Maughania bracteata (Roxb.) H.L.Li [unknown]

Description

Flemingia bracteata (also called 'Bastard Tamarind', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. It prefers dry, open habitats, such as dry deciduous forests, scrub forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Flemingia bracteata is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flemingia bracteata has yellow flowers with a short corolla tube and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flemingia bracteata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they are established.

Where to Find Flemingia bracteata

Flemingia bracteata is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.

Flemingia bracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flemingia bracteata?

Flemingia bracteata

What is the common name of Flemingia bracteata?

Bracteata

What is the family of Flemingia bracteata?

Fabaceae

Species in the Flemingia genus

Flemingia faginea, Flemingia grahamiana, Flemingia pauciflora, Flemingia parviflora, Flemingia trifoliastrum, Flemingia prostrata, Flemingia chappar, Flemingia lineata, Flemingia macrophylla, Flemingia wallichii, Flemingia semialata, Flemingia paniculata, Flemingia latifolia, Flemingia mengpengensis, Flemingia yunnanensis, Flemingia kweichowensis, Flemingia procumbens, Flemingia vestita, Flemingia ferruginea, Flemingia kerrii, Flemingia sootepensis, Flemingia tiliacea, Flemingia bhutanica, Flemingia gracilis, Flemingia lacei, Flemingia nilgheriensis, Flemingia angustifolia, Flemingia nana, Flemingia praecox, Flemingia rollae, Flemingia tuberosa, Flemingia wightiana, Flemingia wightiana, Flemingia ferruginea, Flemingia cumingiana, Flemingia teysmanniana, Flemingia horsfieldii, Flemingia javanica, Flemingia trifoliata, Flemingia strobilifera, Flemingia lineata, Flemingia nana, Flemingia semialata, Flemingia stricta, Flemingia fluminalis, Flemingia langbiangensis, Flemingia mukerjeeana, Flemingia sirindhorniae, Flemingia weii, Flemingia angusta,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.