Amorpha roemeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Scheele
Source:
ildis
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Linnaea21: 461 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173841
Common Names
- Roemer's Amorpha
- Roemer's False Indigo
- Roemer's Leadplant
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- Amorpha fruticosa subglabra A.Gray [valid]
- Amorpha texana Buckley [valid]
- Amorpha texana mollis Boynton [valid]
- Amorpha laevigata pubescens A.Gray [valid]
- Amorpha subglabra (A.Gray) A.Heller [valid]
- Amorpha texana glabrescens E.J.Palmer [valid]
- Amorpha laevigata mollis C.K.Schneid. [valid]
- Amorpha texana mollis Boynton [unknown]
Description
Amorpha roemeriana (also called Roemer's False Indigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the family Fabaceae. It has a slender, upright stem and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in dry habitats such as chaparral, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Amorpha roemeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control. The plant is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amorpha roemeriana has small, purple flowers that bloom in summer. The seed pods are long and thin, containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings have two seed leaves and a taproot.
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Amorpha roemeriana is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Amorpha roemeriana
Amorpha roemeriana is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils. It is typically found in open woods, thickets, and roadsides.
Amorpha roemeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amorpha roemeriana?
Amorpha roemeriana
What is the common name of Amorpha roemeriana?
Roemer's False Indigo
What is the natural habitat of Amorpha roemeriana?
Dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States
Species in the Amorpha genus
Amorpha ouachitensis, Amorpha apiculata, Amorpha georgiana, Amorpha herbacea, Amorpha nitens, Amorpha schwerinii, Amorpha californica, Amorpha laevigata, Amorpha nana, Amorpha paniculata, Amorpha roemeriana, Amorpha canescens, Amorpha glabra, Amorpha glabra, Amorpha glabra, Amorpha fruticosa, Amorpha californica, Amorpha laevigata, Amorpha nana, Amorpha notha, Amorpha confusa, Amorpha crenulata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
George Heinrich Adolf Scheele (1808-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheele' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Amorpha roemeriana Scheele: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.