Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifoliata
ID:
691980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jungh.) C.Y.Wu

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
J. W. China Border Res. Soc.16: 175 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691313

Common Names

  • Flemingia trifoliata
  • Flemingia
  • Three-leaved Flemingia

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Synonyms

  • Flemingia involucrata Benth. [valid]
  • Psoralea testariae F.Muell. [valid]
  • Flemingia capitata Zoll. [valid]
  • Moghania involucrata (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Flemingia capitata Miq. [unknown]
  • Lepidocoma trifoliatum Jungh. [valid]
  • Lespedeza involucrata Wall. [invalid]
  • Maughania involucrata (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Lotodes testariae (F.Muell.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Flemingia trifoliata (also called Three-leaved Flemingia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has white flowers and oval-shaped, toothed leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Flemingia trifoliata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flemingia trifoliata has small, white flowers that have 5 petals and 5 stamens. The flowers are borne in a terminal cluster. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flemingia trifoliata is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Flemingia trifoliata

Flemingia trifoliata can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

Flemingia trifoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flemingia trifoliata?

Flemingia trifoliata

What is the common name of Flemingia trifoliata?

Three-leaved Flemingia

What is the natural habitat of Flemingia trifoliata?

Flemingia trifoliata is native to tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

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

Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn (1809-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jungh.' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:495310-1: Based on the initial data import