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
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.
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