Baptisia stricta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Strict Wild Indigo
- Strict False Indigo
- Strict Baptisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Baptisia stricta (also called Upright Wild Indigo, Upright False Indigo, and Upright Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has blue flowers and can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and barrens.
Uses & Benefits
Baptisia stricta is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baptisia stricta has bright yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have two leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Baptisia stricta is a perennial plant that is native to the United States. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by cuttings in late spring.
Where to Find Baptisia stricta
Baptisia stricta is native to the eastern United States.
Baptisia stricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baptisia stricta?
Baptisia stricta
What are the common names of Baptisia stricta?
Prairie false indigo, Upright wild indigo
Where is Baptisia stricta native to?
Eastern United States
Species in the Baptisia genus
Baptisia arachnifera, Baptisia cinerea, Baptisia fragilis, Baptisia nuttalliana, Baptisia lecontei, Baptisia lanceolata, Baptisia sphaerocarpa, Baptisia megacarpa, Baptisia perfoliata, Baptisia simplicifolia, Baptisia sulphurea, Baptisia fulva, Baptisia intermedia, Baptisia pinetorum, Baptisia alba, Baptisia tinctoria, Baptisia bicolor, Baptisia deamii, Baptisia stricta, Baptisia bushii, Baptisia albescens, Baptisia australis, Baptisia bracteata, Baptisia microphylla, Baptisia serenae, Baptisia bushii, Baptisia microphylla, Baptisia serenae, Baptisia variicolor, Baptisia sulphurea, Baptisia fulva, Baptisia bicolor, Baptisia aberrans, Baptisia alba, Baptisia tinctoria, Baptisia calycosa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-25382: Based on the initial data import
Mary Maxine Larisey (1909-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Larisey' in the authors string.