Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
kucharii
ID:
195534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thulin) Schrire

Source:
ildis

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bothalia22: 166 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194863



Common Names

  • Microcharis kucharii
  • Kuchar's Microcharis
  • Kuchar Microcharis


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera kucharii Thulin [valid]

Description

Microcharis kucharii (also called Kuchar's Microcharis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a slender, erect stem with alternate, compound leaves and small, white, pea-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Microcharis kucharii 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

The flower of Microcharis kucharii is a small, yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microcharis kucharii is an annual herb that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to the desired spacing. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Microcharis kucharii

Microcharis kucharii can be found in the temperate forests of Europe.

Microcharis kucharii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microcharis kucharii?

Microcharis kucharii

What are the common names of Microcharis kucharii?

Kuchari's Microcharis

What is the natural habitat of Microcharis kucharii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Microcharis genus

Microcharis ammophila, Microcharis angolensis, Microcharis ephemera, Microcharis asparagoides, Microcharis brevistaminea, Microcharis buchneri, Microcharis garissaensis, Microcharis gyrata, Microcharis tenella, Microcharis latifolia, Microcharis longicalyx, Microcharis medicaginea, Microcharis microcharoides, Microcharis nematophylla, Microcharis remotiflora, Microcharis welwitschii, Microcharis sessilis, Microcharis spathulata, Microcharis stipulosa, Microcharis tenuirostris, Microcharis tisserantii, Microcharis tritoides, Microcharis wajirensis, Microcharis galpinii, Microcharis annua, Microcharis butayei, Microcharis cana, Microcharis contorta, Microcharis cufodontii, Microcharis disjuncta, Microcharis karinensis, Microcharis kucharii, Microcharis praetermissa, Microcharis aphylla, Microcharis phyllogramme, Microcharis omissa,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Brian David Schrire (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrire' in the authors string.