Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachybotrys
ID:
186532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap.1: 92 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185861



Common Names

  • Brachybotrys Wisteria
  • Short-racemed Wisteria
  • Wisteria Brachybotrys


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Synonyms

  • Wisteria brachybotrys alba W.S.Miller [unknown]
  • Kraunhia brachybotrys (Siebold & Zucc.) Greene [valid]
  • Kraunhia floribunda brachybotrys (Siebold & Zucc.) Makino [valid]
  • Kraunhia sinensis brachybotrys (Siebold & Zucc.) Makino [valid]
  • Wisteria brachybotrys alba W.Willer [unknown]
  • Phaseoloides brachybotrys (Siebold & Zucc.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Wisteria venusta Rehder & E.H.Wilson [valid]
  • Rehsonia venusta (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) Stritch [valid]
  • Rehsonia brachybotrys (Siebold & Zucc.) Stritch [valid]
  • Wisteria brachybotrys alba W.T.Mill. [invalid]
  • Wisteria brachybotrys alba (W.Mill.) Hurus. [invalid]
  • Wisteria brachybotrys albiflora (Makino) J.Compton & Lack [valid]
  • Kraunhia sinensis albiflora Makino [unknown]
  • Millettia floribunda brachybotrys (Siebold & Zucc.) Matsum. [valid]
  • Wisteria sinensis alba-plena Bean [valid]
  • Wisteria venusta plena Rehder & E.H.Wilson [valid]
  • Wisteria venusta violacea Rehder [valid]

Description

Wisteria brachybotrys (also called Silky Wisteria, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the temperate regions of Asia. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Wisteria brachybotrys is a leguminous plant that is used as a cover crop and green manure. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wisteria brachybotrys has small white flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and round with a brown color. The seedling is thin and upright with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wisteria brachybotrys is a hardy, drought-tolerant vine that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of existing plants can also be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Wisteria brachybotrys

Wisteria brachybotrys can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Wisteria brachybotrys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wisteria brachybotrys?

Wisteria brachybotrys

What is the common name of Wisteria brachybotrys?

Short-leaved Wisteria

What is the natural habitat of Wisteria brachybotrys?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:268990-2: Based on the initial data import