Sindora supa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci.1(Suppl.): 198 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187916
Common Names
- Sindora supa
- Supa Wood
- Supa Sindora
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- Sindora wallichii sensu S.Vidal, non Benth. [deprecated]
Description
Sindora supa (also called 'Supa Sindora' and 'Supa Bean', among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as in riparian and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sindora supa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for native wildlife, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sindora supa has small yellow flowers with five petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sindora supa is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 30 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Sindora supa
Sindora supa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Sindora supa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sindora supa?
Sindora supa
What type of plant is Sindora supa?
It is a shrub species of the Fabaceae family.
Where is Sindora supa found?
It is found in New South Wales and Victoria.
Species in the Sindora genus
Sindora klaineana, Sindora wallichii, Sindora glabra, Sindora supa, Sindora tonkinensis, Sindora coriacea, Sindora echinocalyx, Sindora laotica, Sindora siamensis, Sindora affinis, Sindora beccariana, Sindora bruggemanii, Sindora galedupa, Sindora inermis, Sindora irpicina, Sindora javanica, Sindora leiocarpa, Sindora sumatrana, Sindora wallichii, Sindora velutina, Sindora stipitata, Sindora javanica, Sindora leiocarpa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sindora supa Merr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.