Uraria balansae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Schindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.54: 53 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200224
Common Names
- Uraria balansae
- Balansae Uraria
- Balansae Uraria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Uraria balansae (also called Balansa's Uraria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has trifoliate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open, sunny habitats, such as fields and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Uraria balansae is used as a medicinal herb for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Uraria balansae is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Uraria balansae is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Uraria balansae
Uraria balansae is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uraria balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uraria balansae?
Uraria balansae
What is the common name of Uraria balansae?
Balansa's Uraria
Where is Uraria balansae native to?
India, China, and Thailand
Species in the Uraria genus
Uraria gossweileri, Uraria picta, Uraria lagopodioides, Uraria lagopodoides, Uraria crinita, Uraria rufescens, Uraria lacei, Uraria sinensis, Uraria campanulata, Uraria acaulis, Uraria acuminata, Uraria balansae, Uraria campanulata, Uraria cochinchinensis, Uraria cordifolia, Uraria pierrei, Uraria poilanei, Uraria rotundata, Uraria gracilis, Uraria kurzii, Uraria lagopus, Uraria prunellifolia, Uraria candida, Uraria oblonga, Uraria pseudoacuminata, Uraria pulchra,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Anton Karl Schindler (1879-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schindl.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Uraria balansae Schindl.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.