Hylodesmum pauciflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflorum
ID:
1286031
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) H.Ohashi & R.R.Mill
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot.57: 181 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285369
Common Names
- Few-flowered Hylodesmum
- Few-flowered False Indigo
- Few-flowered Indigo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hylodesmum pauciflorum (also called Few-flowered Hylodesmum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate, with a length of 2-4 cm. It grows in moist areas, in shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Hylodesmum pauciflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hylodesmum pauciflorum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hylodesmum pauciflorum is an easy-to-grow, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and root them in moist soil.
Where to Find Hylodesmum pauciflorum
Hylodesmum pauciflorum can be found in North America.
Hylodesmum pauciflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hylodesmum pauciflorum?
Hylodesmum pauciflorum
What is the common name of Hylodesmum pauciflorum?
Few-flowered hylodesmum
What type of plant is Hylodesmum pauciflorum?
Herb
Species in the Hylodesmum genus
Hylodesmum laterale, Hylodesmum podocarpum, Hylodesmum leptopus, Hylodesmum laxum, Hylodesmum repandum, Hylodesmum duclouxii, Hylodesmum densum, Hylodesmum longipes, Hylodesmum oldhamii, Hylodesmum williamsii, Hylodesmum lancangense, Hylodesmum glutinosum, Hylodesmum nudiflorum, Hylodesmum pauciflorum, Hylodesmum menglaense,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hylodesmum pauciflorum (Nutt.) H.Ohashi & R.R.Mill: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.