Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticulosa
ID:
195693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
F.A.W.Miquel, Pl. Jungh.: 245 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195022



Common Names

  • Flemingia
  • Fruticulosa
  • Shrubby Flemingia


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Synonyms

  • Flemingia strobilifera fruticulosa (Wall. ex Benth.) Baker [unknown]
  • Maughania fruticulosa (Wall. ex Benth.) Mukerjee [unknown]

Description

Flemingia fruticulosa (also called 'Fruticulose Flemingia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to India. It has pink flowers and grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Flemingia fruticulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, firewood, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flemingia fruticulosa has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and kidney-shaped. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flemingia fruticulosa is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures up to 40°C.

Where to Find Flemingia fruticulosa

Flemingia fruticulosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Flemingia fruticulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flemingia fruticulosa?

Flemingia fruticulosa

What are the common names of Flemingia fruticulosa?

Fruticulous flemingia, fruticulous flemingia shrub

What is the natural habitat of Flemingia fruticulosa?

Dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.