Pueraria sikkimensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 419 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203974
Common Names
- Pueraria sikkimensis
- Sikkimensis Pueraria
- Sikkimensis's Pueraria
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Pueraria sikkimensis (also called the Sikkim 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 sikkimensis is used as a fodder crop, for green manure, and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Pueraria sikkimensis 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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Pueraria sikkimensis can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. Cuttings should be taken from the side shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The rhizomes should be divided in spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Pueraria sikkimensis
Pueraria sikkimensis is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Pueraria sikkimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pueraria sikkimensis?
Pueraria sikkimensis
What is the common name of Pueraria sikkimensis?
Sikkim Milkvine
What is the habitat of Pueraria sikkimensis?
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
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pueraria sikkimensis Prain: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.