Status:
valid
Authors:
(Emb. & Maire) Maire
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 32: 209 1941
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001058879
Common Names
- Tapetiformis
- Tapetiformis Tree
- Tapetiformis Wood
Description
Amphithalea tapetiformis (also called 'Tapetiform False Indigo', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to North America, and is found in dry, open habitats. It is a shrub with purple flowers and pinnately compound leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Amphithalea tapetiformis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for fuel and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Amphithalea tapetiformis are yellow and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphithalea tapetiformis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Amphithalea tapetiformis
Amphithalea tapetiformis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Species in the Amphithalea genus
Amphithalea alba,
Amphithalea axillaris,
Amphithalea biovulata,
Amphithalea bodkinii,
Amphithalea concava,
Amphithalea cuneifolia,
Amphithalea ericifolia,
Amphithalea fourcadei,
Amphithalea imbricata,
Amphithalea intermedia,
Amphithalea micrantha,
Amphithalea oppositifolia,
Amphithalea phylicoides,
Amphithalea sericea,
Amphithalea speciosa,
Amphithalea stokoei,
Amphithalea tomentosa,
Amphithalea violacea,
Amphithalea virgata,
Amphithalea williamsonii,
Amphithalea perplexa,
Amphithalea bowiei,
Amphithalea bullata,
Amphithalea cedarbergensis,
Amphithalea ciliaris,
Amphithalea cymbifolia,
Amphithalea dahlgrenii,
Amphithalea flava,
Amphithalea minima,
Amphithalea monticola,
Amphithalea muirii,
Amphithalea muraltioides,
Amphithalea obtusiloba,
Amphithalea pageae,
Amphithalea purpurea,
Amphithalea rostrata,
Amphithalea spinosa,
Amphithalea tortilis,
Amphithalea vlokii,
Amphithalea ericaefolia,
Amphithalea villosa,
Amphithalea maroccana,
Amphithalea tapetiformis,
Amphithalea esterhuyseniae,
Amphithalea ornata,
Species in the Fabaceae family