Uraria lacei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1910: 276 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197735
Common Names
- Lace's Uraria
- Lace's Tick-trefoil
- Lace's Tick Clover
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- Uraria clarkei Gagnep. [valid]
- Uraria paniculata C.B.Clarke [illegitimate]
- Uraria guangxiensis W.L.Sha [unknown]
Description
Uraria lacei (also called Lace's Uraria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Uraria lacei is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fodder for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uraria lacei has small, white or pink flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Uraria lacei is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Uraria lacei
Uraria lacei is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Uraria lacei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uraria lacei?
Uraria lacei
What are the uses of Uraria lacei?
Uraria lacei is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Where is Uraria lacei found?
Uraria lacei is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
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
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Uraria lacei Craib: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.