Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Numer. List [Wallich] n. 5685. [1831-32]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197743
Common Names
- Uraria campanulata
- Bell-shaped Uraria
- Campanulate Uraria
Description
Uraria campanulata (also called Bell-shaped Uraria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Uraria campanulata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fodder for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uraria campanulata has small, white or pink flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uraria campanulata is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Uraria campanulata
Uraria campanulata is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Uraria campanulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uraria campanulata?
Uraria campanulata
What are the uses of Uraria campanulata?
Uraria campanulata is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Where is Uraria campanulata found?
Uraria campanulata is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
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