Flemingia ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. [Bentham & Hooker f.] 1(2): 544. 1865 [19 Oct 1865] ; Baker, in Oliver, Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 230
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200463
Common Names
- Flemingia ferruginea
- Ferruginous Flemingia
- Ferruginous Flemingia Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Moghania ferruginea (Benth.) H.L.Li [unknown]
Description
Flemingia ferruginea (also called Rusty Flemingia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with pinnate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is found in moist, lowland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Flemingia ferruginea is used as a source of fuelwood and timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flemingia ferruginea has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flemingia ferruginea can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Flemingia ferruginea
Flemingia ferruginea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Flemingia ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flemingia ferruginea?
Flemingia ferruginea
What type of plant is Flemingia ferruginea?
It is a type of legume.
Where is Flemingia ferruginea found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:495252-1: Based on the initial data import