Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bella
ID:
204637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
ildis

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.67: 288 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203966

Common Names

  • Pueraria bella
  • Bella Pueraria
  • Bella's Pueraria

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Description

Pueraria bella (also called the beautiful pueraria, among many other common names) is a species of legume in the pea family. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests. It grows up to 1 meter tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. Its leaves are simple, with a smooth texture, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Pueraria bella is used as a fodder crop, for green manure, and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pueraria bella flower is a small, white, five-petaled flower that grows in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pueraria bella is a fast-growing, perennial vine that can reach up to 20 feet in length. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be soaked in water for 24 hours before planting.

Where to Find Pueraria bella

Pueraria bella is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Pueraria bella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pueraria bella?

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Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References