Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.Junior ex Roxb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832, 3: 338 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194834
Common Names
- Flemingia
- Wild Hop
- Dwarf Hop
Synonyms
- Moghania macrophylla sensu Hatus. [deprecated]
- Moghania philippinensis (Merr. & Rolfe) Li [unknown]
- Flemingia macrophylla sensu Walker [deprecated]
- Flemingia philippinensis Merr. & Rolfe [unknown]
- Moghania prostrata (Roxb.) Mukerjee [unknown]
- Flemingia lamontii Hance [unknown]
- Maughania philippinensis (Merr. & Rolfe) H.L.Li [unknown]
- Maughania prostrata (Roxb.Junior ex Roxb.) Mukerjee [valid]
- Flemingia macrophylla philippinensis (Merr. & Rolfe) H.Ohashi [unknown]
Description
Flemingia prostrata (also called Prostrate Flemingia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Flemingia prostrata is used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, in clusters of 2-3. Seed: small, black, flattened. Seedlings: have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Flemingia prostrata is a low-growing shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be planted out in the open when they are about 10 cm tall. The shrub can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Flemingia prostrata
Flemingia prostrata can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Flemingia prostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flemingia prostrata?
Flemingia prostrata
What is the common name of Flemingia prostrata?
Prostrate Flemingia
What is the family of Flemingia prostrata?
Fabaceae
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