Uraria candida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Backer
Source:
ildis
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Blumea5: 512 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206062
Common Names
- Uraria candida
- Uraria
- Candida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Uraria candida (also called 'White Uraria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is an annual herbaceous plant with a sprawling habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and prefers moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Uraria candida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, in racemes. Seed: small, brown, smooth, and flattened. Seedlings: with two cotyledons.
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Uraria candida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Uraria candida
Uraria candida is native to Southeast Asia.
Uraria candida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uraria candida?
Uraria candida
What is the common name of Uraria candida?
White Uraria
What is the growth habit of Uraria candida?
It is an annual or perennial herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.
Species in the Uraria genus
Uraria gossweileri, Uraria picta, Uraria lagopodioides, Uraria lagopodoides, Uraria crinita, Uraria rufescens, Uraria lacei, Uraria sinensis, Uraria campanulata, Uraria acaulis, Uraria acuminata, Uraria balansae, Uraria campanulata, Uraria cochinchinensis, Uraria cordifolia, Uraria pierrei, Uraria poilanei, Uraria rotundata, Uraria gracilis, Uraria kurzii, Uraria lagopus, Uraria prunellifolia, Uraria candida, Uraria oblonga, Uraria pseudoacuminata, Uraria pulchra,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Cornelis Andries Backer (1874-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backer' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Uraria candida Backer: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.