Nissolia microptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 4: 98 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183516
Common Names
- Nissolia microptera
- Microptera Nissolia
- Microptera Winged-seed
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- Nissolia multiflora Rose [valid]
- Nissolia hirsuta DC. [valid]
- Machaerium micropterum Benth. [unknown]
- Nissolia confertiflora S.Watson [valid]
Description
Nissolia microptera (also called Small-winged Nissolia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Nissolia microptera is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of firewood and timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nissolia microptera has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nissolia microptera is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Nissolia microptera
Nissolia microptera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Nissolia microptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nissolia microptera?
Nissolia microptera
What is the common name of Nissolia microptera?
Small-winged Nissolia
What is the family of Nissolia microptera?
Fabaceae
Species in the Nissolia genus
Nissolia hintonii, Nissolia laxior, Nissolia leiogyne, Nissolia montana, Nissolia pringlei, Nissolia setosa, Nissolia chiapensis, Nissolia fruticosa, Nissolia platycalyx, Nissolia platycarpa, Nissolia schottii, Nissolia wislizeni, Nissolia microptera, Nissolia gentryi, Nissolia ruddiae, Nissolia longiloba, Nissolia tomentosa, Nissolia vincentina, Nissolia weberbaueri, Nissolia blanchetiana, Nissolia peruviana, Nissolia chacoensis, Nissolia klugii, Nissolia latisiliqua, Nissolia longiflora, Nissolia acutifolia, Nissolia brasiliensis, Nissolia nigricans, Nissolia bracteosa, Nissolia rondonensis, Nissolia subulata, Nissolia stipulata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Nissolia microptera Poir.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.