Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
filipes
ID:
186613

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dunn) Craib

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Fl. Siam.1: 397 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185942



Common Names

  • Flipper Padbruggea
  • Padbruggea Vine
  • Flipper Vine


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Synonyms

  • Afgekia filipes (Dunn) R.Geesink [unknown]
  • Whitfordiodendron filipes (Dunn) Dunn [unknown]
  • Adinobotrys filipes Dunn [unknown]
  • Whitfordiodendron filipes tomentosum Z.Wei [unknown]
  • Afgekia filipes tomentosa (Z.Wei) Y.F.Deng & H.N.Qin [unknown]
  • Padbruggea filipes tomentosa (Z.Wei) J.Compton, Sirich. & Schrire [valid]

Description

Padbruggea filipes (also called 'Thread-leaved Pea', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, and is found in open woodlands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Padbruggea filipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Padbruggea filipes has white flowers with five petals that are fused together at the base. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Padbruggea filipes is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Padbruggea filipes

Padbruggea filipes is native to tropical Africa.

Padbruggea filipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Padbruggea filipes?

Padbruggea filipes

What are the common names of Padbruggea filipes?

Thread-leaved padbruggea, Thread-leaved bruggea

What is the natural habitat of Padbruggea filipes?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Padbruggea genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.