Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nilgheriensis
ID:
204538

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth. ex Baker f.) Wight ex T.Cooke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bombay1: 393 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203867

Common Names

  • Flemingia
  • Nilgheriensis
  • Nilgiri Flemingia

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Synonyms

  • Moghania nilgheriensis (Baker) H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Flemingia vestita nilgheriensis Baker [valid]
  • Lepidocoma nilgheriensis (Benth. ex Baker f.) M.R.Almeida [valid]
  • Maughania nilgheriensis (Benth. ex Baker f.) H.L.Li [valid]
  • Flemingia procumbens Wight [illegitimate]

Description

Flemingia nilgheriensis (also called Nilgiri 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 nilgheriensis is used as a medicinal plant and as a forage crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Flemingia nilgheriensis 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 nilgheriensis 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 nilgheriensis

Flemingia nilgheriensis 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 nilgheriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flemingia nilgheriensis?

Flemingia nilgheriensis

What is the common name of Flemingia nilgheriensis?

Nilgiri Bean

What is the natural habitat of Flemingia nilgheriensis?

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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Theodore Cooke (1836-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Cooke' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.