Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
comptoniana
ID:
187200

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Andrews) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 60 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186529



Common Names

  • False sarsaparilla
  • Compton's vine
  • Vine lilac


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Synonyms

  • Hardenbergia comptonia (Andrews) Benth. [unknown]
  • Glycine comptoniana Andrews [valid]
  • Kennedia comptoniana Link [valid]
  • Hardenbergia digitata Lindl. [valid]
  • Hardenbergia lindleyi Meisn. [valid]
  • Hardenbergia macrophylla (Lindl.) Benth. [valid]
  • Hardenbergia makoyana Lem. [valid]
  • Hardenbergia huegelii Benth. [valid]
  • Kennedia macrophylla Lindl. [valid]
  • Caulinia macrophylla (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Caulinia comptoniana (Link) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Caulinia comptoniana (Link) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Caulinia macrophylla (Lindl.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Hardenbergia lindleyi trifoliata Meisn. [valid]
  • Kennedia comptoniana quinquefolia Graham [valid]
  • Hardenbergia lindleyi digitata (Lindl.) Meisn. [illegitimate]
  • Kennedia makoyana hort. ex Daveau [valid]

Description

Hardenbergia comptoniana (also called Compton's Hardenbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hardenbergia comptoniana is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hardenbergia comptoniana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hardenbergia comptoniana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Hardenbergia comptoniana

Hardenbergia comptoniana is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and cultivated fields.

Hardenbergia comptoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hardenbergia comptoniana?

Hardenbergia comptoniana

What are the common names of Hardenbergia comptoniana?

Compton's Hardenbergia, Compton's Vine

What is the natural habitat of Hardenbergia comptoniana?

It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.