Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Dunn
Source:
ildis
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1911: 198 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193058
Common Names
- Padbruggea maingayi
- Maingay's Padbruggea
- Padbruggea
Synonyms
- Millettia maingayi Baker [unknown]
- Phaseoloides maingayi (Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Padbruggea maingayi (also called Maingay's Padbruggea, among many other common names) is a perennial, deciduous shrub that is native to East Asia. It is typically found in open woods, prairies, and along roadsides. It has small, trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Padbruggea maingayi is used for its timber, as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Padbruggea maingayi has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and thin with multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Padbruggea maingayi is a small tree native to tropical Asia. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Padbruggea maingayi
Padbruggea maingayi is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. It can be found in moist, lowland forests.
Padbruggea maingayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Padbruggea maingayi?
Padbruggea maingayi
What is the common name of Padbruggea maingayi?
Maingay's Padbruggea
Where is Padbruggea maingayi found?
South Africa
Species in the Padbruggea genus
Species in the Fabaceae family