Status:
valid
Authors:
Pokle
Source:
ildis
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia11: 285 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204559
Common Names
- Alysicarpus naikianus
- Alysicarpus
- Naikianus
Description
Alysicarpus naikianus (also called Naik's Alysicarpus, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a slender stem and small, ovate leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small, round, and black. It prefers dry, open habitats and is often found in grasslands and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Alysicarpus naikianus is used as a fodder for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alysicarpus naikianus has small white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers have five petals and are tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alysicarpus naikianus is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub growing to a height of 1–2 m. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny position and watered regularly.
Where to Find Alysicarpus naikianus
Alysikarpus naikianus can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Alysicarpus naikianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alysicarpus naikianus?
Alysicarpus naikianus
What is the common name of Alysicarpus naikianus?
Naik's Alysicarpus
What is the natural habitat of Alysicarpus naikianus?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
Species in the Alysicarpus genus
Alysicarpus ferrugineus,
Alysicarpus glumaceus,
Alysicarpus monilifer,
Alysicarpus quartinianus,
Alysicarpus rugosus,
Alysicarpus vaginalis,
Alysicarpus zeyheri,
Alysicarpus longifolius,
Alysicarpus bupleurifolius,
Alysicarpus ovalifolius,
Alysicarpus brownii,
Alysicarpus gamblei,
Alysicarpus hamosus,
Alysicarpus hendersonii,
Alysicarpus heterophyllus,
Alysicarpus heyneanus,
Alysicarpus luteovexillatus,
Alysicarpus mahabubnagarensis,
Alysicarpus misquitei,
Alysicarpus naikianus,
Alysicarpus prainii,
Alysicarpus pubescens,
Alysicarpus roxburghianus,
Alysicarpus salim-alii,
Alysicarpus saplianus,
Alysicarpus scariosus,
Alysicarpus sedgwickii,
Alysicarpus tetragonolobus,
Alysicarpus belgaumensis,
Alysicarpus racemosus,
Alysicarpus parviflorus,
Alysicarpus misquittae,
Alysicarpus aurantiacus,
Alysicarpus major,
Alysicarpus muelleri,
Alysicarpus schomburgkii,
Alysicarpus suffruticosus,
Alysicarpus ferrugineus,
Alysicarpus pubescens,
Alysicarpus ovalifolius,
Alysicarpus yunnanensis,
Alysicarpus pokleanus,
Alysicarpus sanjappae,
Alysicarpus gautalensis,
Alysicarpus bhuibavadensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family