Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lineata
ID:
195507

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) W.T.Aiton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew., ed. 2 [W.T. Aiton] 4 1812 [Dec 1812]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194836



Common Names

  • Flemingia
  • Lineata
  • Wild Hop


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Synonyms

  • Moghania lineata (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Flemingia macrophylla nana Sasaki [unknown]
  • Flemingia lineata papuana White [unknown]

Description

Flemingia lineata (also called Striped Flemingia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Flemingia lineata is used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, in clusters of 2-3. Seed: small, black, flattened. Seedlings: have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flemingia lineata is a low-growing shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be planted out in the open when they are about 10 cm tall. The shrub can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Flemingia lineata

Flemingia lineata can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Flemingia lineata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flemingia lineata?

Flemingia lineata

What is the common name of Flemingia lineata?

Lineate flemingia

What is the natural habitat of Flemingia lineata?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Townsend Aiton (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Aiton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112808-3: Based on the initial data import