Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacei
ID:
204534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1913: 41 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203863

Common Names

  • Flemingia
  • Lacei
  • Lace's Flemingia

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Synonyms

  • Moghania lacei (Craib) H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Maughania lacei (Craib) H.L.Li [valid]

Description

Flemingia lacei (also called lace flemingia, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub, growing up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Flemingia lacei is used as a medicinal plant and as a forage crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Flemingia lacei are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flemingia lacei is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and frost-tolerant legume. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged.

Where to Find Flemingia lacei

Flemingia lacei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.

Flemingia lacei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flemingia lacei?

Flemingia lacei

What is the common name of Flemingia lacei?

Lace Bean

What is the natural habitat of Flemingia lacei?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Flemingia genus

Flemingia faginea, Flemingia grahamiana, Flemingia pauciflora, Flemingia parviflora, Flemingia trifoliastrum, Flemingia prostrata, Flemingia chappar, Flemingia lineata, Flemingia macrophylla, Flemingia wallichii, Flemingia semialata, Flemingia paniculata, Flemingia latifolia, Flemingia mengpengensis, Flemingia yunnanensis, Flemingia kweichowensis, Flemingia procumbens, Flemingia vestita, Flemingia ferruginea, Flemingia kerrii, Flemingia sootepensis, Flemingia tiliacea, Flemingia bhutanica, Flemingia gracilis, Flemingia lacei, Flemingia nilgheriensis, Flemingia angustifolia, Flemingia nana, Flemingia praecox, Flemingia rollae, Flemingia tuberosa, Flemingia wightiana, Flemingia wightiana, Flemingia ferruginea, Flemingia cumingiana, Flemingia teysmanniana, Flemingia horsfieldii, Flemingia javanica, Flemingia trifoliata, Flemingia strobilifera, Flemingia lineata, Flemingia nana, Flemingia semialata, Flemingia stricta, Flemingia fluminalis, Flemingia langbiangensis, Flemingia mukerjeeana, Flemingia sirindhorniae, Flemingia weii, Flemingia angusta,

Species in the Fabaceae family