Pueraria garhwalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.R.Dangwal & D.S.Rawat
Source:
ildis
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc.93: 570 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203968
Common Names
- Pueraria garhwalensis
- Garhwalensis Pueraria
- Garhwalensis's Pueraria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pueraria garhwalensis (also called the Garhwal 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 garhwalensis is used as a fodder crop, for green manure, and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Pueraria garhwalensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pueraria garhwalensis 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 garhwalensis
Pueraria garhwalensis is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Pueraria garhwalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pueraria garhwalensis?
Pueraria garhwalensis
What is the common name of Pueraria garhwalensis?
Garhwal Milkvine
What is the habitat of Pueraria garhwalensis?
It is found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.
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
L.R. Dangwal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.Dangwal' in the authors string.
D.S. Rawat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.S.Rawat' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pueraria garhwalensis L.R.Dangwal & D.S.Rawat: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.