Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
195511

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Kuntze ex Merr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C5: 130 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194840



Common Names

  • Flemingia
  • Macrophylla
  • Large-Leaved Flemingia


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Synonyms

  • Flemingia congesta W.T.Aiton [valid]
  • Moghania macrophylla (Willd.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crotalaria macrophylla Willd. [valid]
  • Moghania wallichii (Wight & Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Moghania philippinensis (Merr. & Rolfe) H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Flemingia sericans Kurz [unknown]
  • Flemingia congesta semialata Baker [unknown]
  • Flemingia brevipes Craib [unknown]
  • Flemingia congesta viridis (Kurz) Prain [unknown]
  • Flemingia macrophylla viridis (Prain) H.B.Naithani [valid]
  • Moghania latifolia (Benth.) Mukerjee [unknown]
  • Moghania semialata (W.T.Aiton) Mukerjee [unknown]
  • Moghania semialata viridis (Kurz) Mukerjee [unknown]
  • Moghania sericans (Kurz) Mukerjee [unknown]
  • Flemingia trinervia Desf. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia crotalarioiedes DC. [valid]
  • Flemingia capitata Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Flemingia bhottea Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Moghania cumingiana (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Moghania teysmanniana (Miq.) H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Maughania macrophylla (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Maughania tomentosa (Miq.) H.L.Li [valid]
  • Maughania sericans (Kurz) Mukerjee [unknown]
  • Maughania brevipes (Craib) H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Crotalaria cavaleriei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum trinervium Roxb. ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Flemingia congesta tomentosa Miq. [unknown]
  • Flemingia macrophylla congesta (Roxb. ex W.T.Aiton) M.R.Almeida [valid]
  • Flemingia latifolia hainanensis Y.T.Wei & S.K.Lee [valid]
  • Flemingia latifolia siamensis Craib [unknown]
  • Maughania macrophylla poecilantha Kuntze [unknown]
  • Maughania macrophylla viridula Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhynchosia sericea S.Vidal [illegitimate]

Description

Flemingia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla

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

Flemingia macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flemingia macrophylla?

Flemingia macrophylla

What is the common name of Flemingia macrophylla?

Wild Hop

What is the natural habitat of Flemingia macrophylla?

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.