Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) W.T.Aiton
Source:
tro
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew.4: 350 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057147
Common Names
- Flemingia strobilifera
- Climbing Fleminia
- Strobile Flemingia
Description
Flemingia strobilifera (also called Strobile Flemingia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a short stem, with leaves that are usually arranged in pairs. The flowers are yellow and have four petals.
Uses & Benefits
Flemingia strobilifera is used as a source of firewood and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flemingia strobilifera has small white flowers with four petals and yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Flemingia strobilifera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Flemingia strobilifera
Flemingia strobilifera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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