Pueraria bouffordii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Ohashi
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.80: 9 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275854
Common Names
- Pueraria bouffordii
- Boufford's Pueraria
- Boufford's Kudzu
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pueraria bouffordii (also called Boufford's Pueraria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It typically grows to a height of 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft). It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Pueraria bouffordii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves of the plant can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pueraria bouffordii is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pueraria bouffordii is a vine that grows up to 10 m in length. It is native to China and is found in dry to mesic forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pueraria bouffordii
Pueraria bouffordii is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Pueraria bouffordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pueraria bouffordii?
Pueraria bouffordii
What is the common name of Pueraria bouffordii?
Bouffordii
What is the natural habitat of Pueraria bouffordii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of East Asia
Species in the Pueraria genus
Pueraria mirifica, Pueraria tuberosa, Pueraria montana, Pueraria candollei, Pueraria imbricata, Pueraria maesenii, Pueraria alopecuroides, Pueraria calycina, Pueraria edulis, Pueraria bella, Pueraria garhwalensis, Pueraria lacei, Pueraria sikkimensis, Pueraria neocaledonica, Pueraria pulcherrima, Pueraria pulcherrima, Pueraria bouffordii, Pueraria xyzhui, Pueraria grandiflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pueraria bouffordii H.Ohashi: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.