Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
medicaginea
ID:
192288

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw. ex Baker) Schrire

Source:
ildis

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bothalia22: 166 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191617



Common Names

  • Microcharis medicaginea
  • Medicine Charis
  • Medicine-Leaf Charis


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera medicaginea Welw. ex Baker [valid]
  • Anil medicaginea (Welw. ex Baker) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Microcharis medicaginea (also called Medicagineous microcharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the eastern parts of Kenya and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Microcharis medicaginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used as a soil cover crop to help reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microcharis medicaginea has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microcharis medicaginea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from young, non-flowering shoots and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Microcharis medicaginea

Microcharis medicaginea is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist, shady places in forests and along streams.

Microcharis medicaginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microcharis medicaginea?

Microcharis medicaginea

What is the common name of Microcharis medicaginea?

Medicagineous Microcharis

Where is Microcharis medicaginea native to?

Microcharis medicaginea is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Brian David Schrire (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrire' in the authors string.