Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wightiana
ID:
204576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Graham ex Wight & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203905



Common Names

  • Flemingia
  • Wightiana
  • Wight's Flemingia


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Synonyms

  • Flemingia congesta wightiana (Graham ex Wight & Arn.) Baker [unknown]
  • Moghania wightiana (Wight & Arn.) Mukerjee [unknown]
  • Maughania wightiana (Graham ex Wight & Arn.) Abeyw. [valid]
  • Maughania ferruginea H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Flemingia ferruginea Wall. ex Benth. [unknown]

Description

Flemingia wightiana (also called Wight's flemingia, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub, growing up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Flemingia wightiana is used as a fodder crop, for green manure, and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Flemingia wightiana are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flemingia wightiana is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and frost-tolerant legume. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged.

Where to Find Flemingia wightiana

Flemingia wightiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.

Flemingia wightiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flemingia wightiana?

Flemingia wightiana

What is the common name of Flemingia wightiana?

Wight Bean

What is the natural habitat of Flemingia wightiana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:495317-1: Based on the initial data import