Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
186879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Wight & Arn. ex Walp.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst.1: 761 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186208



Common Names

  • Shuteria involucrata
  • Involucrate Shuteria
  • Involucrate Desmodium


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Synonyms

  • Shuteria vestita involucrata (Wall.) Baker [valid]
  • Shuteria sinensis Hemsl. [valid]
  • Glycine involucrata Wall. [valid]
  • Shuteria involucrata involucrata [unknown]
  • Shuteria involucrata sinensis (Hemsl.) Niyomdham [unknown]
  • Shuteria suffulta sinensis (Hemsl.) Niyomdham [valid]

Description

Shuteriainvolucrata (also called Shuter's Shuteria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It has a slender stem and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to India and is found in meadows, steppes and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Shuteriainvolucrata is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Shuteria involucrata has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Shuteriainvolucrata is a perennial legume that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It should be planted in the spring or fall and can be harvested in the summer or fall.

Where to Find Shuteria involucrata

Shuteria involucrata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Shuteria involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Shuteria involucrata?

Shuteria involucrata

What is the common name of Shuteria involucrata?

Involucrate Shuteria

What is the flowering period of Shuteria involucrata?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.