Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vestita
ID:
198793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J.D.Hooker, Fl. Brit. India2: 230 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198122



Common Names

  • Flemingia
  • Vestite Flemingia
  • Vestita Flemingia


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Synonyms

  • Lepidocoma vestita (Benth. ex Baker) M.R.Almeida [valid]
  • Dolichos vestitus Graham [invalid]
  • Maughania vestita (Benth. ex Baker f.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Flemingia vestita (also called 'Woolly Flemingia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. It prefers dry, open habitats, such as dry deciduous forests, scrub forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Flemingia vestita is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flemingia vestita has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flemingia vestita is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they are established.

Where to Find Flemingia vestita

Flemingia vestita is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.

Flemingia vestita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flemingia vestita?

Flemingia vestita

What is the common name of Flemingia vestita?

Vestita

What is the family of Flemingia vestita?

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 Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:495313-1: Based on the initial data import