Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horsfieldii
ID:
691968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume ex Miq.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind.1(1): 165 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691301



Common Names

  • Flemingia horsfieldii
  • Flemingia
  • Horsfield's Flemingia


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Description

Flemingia horsfieldii (also called Horsfield's Flemingia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has white flowers and oval-shaped, toothed leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Flemingia horsfieldii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flemingia horsfieldii has small, white flowers that have 5 petals and 5 stamens. The flowers are borne in a terminal cluster. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flemingia horsfieldii is a hardy plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Flemingia horsfieldii

Flemingia horsfieldii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.

Flemingia horsfieldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flemingia horsfieldii?

Flemingia horsfieldii

What is the common name of Flemingia horsfieldii?

Horsfield's Flemingia

What is the natural habitat of Flemingia horsfieldii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:495264-1: Based on the initial data import