Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grahamiana
ID:
182013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient.1: 242 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181342



Common Names

  • Graham's Fleabane
  • Graham's Daisy
  • Graham's Daisy Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Flemingia rhodocarpa Baker [valid]
  • Moghania rhodocarpa (Baker) Hauman [unknown]
  • Moghania grahamiana (Wight & Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Flemingia pycnantha Benth. [valid]
  • Maughania hockii (De Wild.) H.L.Li [valid]
  • Eriosema erythrocarpon Beck [valid]
  • Flemingia hockii De Wild. [valid]
  • Maughania grahamiana (Wight & Arn.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Maughania rhodocarpa (Baker) Kuntze [valid]
  • Maughania rhodocarpa glabrescens Hauman [unknown]
  • Maughania rhodocarpa hockii (De Wild.) Hauman [unknown]

Description

Flemingia grahamiana (also called Graham's Flemingia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It has a slender stem with pinnate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Flemingia grahamiana has been used for its medicinal properties and as a food additive. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Flemingia grahamiana is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flemingia grahamiana can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in early spring. Division of the rootstock can be done in the spring or fall. The rootstock should be divided into sections with each section having at least one bud or eye.

Where to Find Flemingia grahamiana

Flemingia grahamiana is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Flemingia grahamiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flemingia grahamiana?

Flemingia grahamiana

What is the common name of Flemingia grahamiana?

Graham's Wild Indigo

What is the family of Flemingia grahamiana?

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

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.