Uraria cordifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar.1: 33 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200230
Common Names
- Uraria cordifolia
- Cordifolia Uraria
- Cordifolia Uraria
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- Uraria latifolia Prain [valid]
- Uraria collettii Prain [valid]
- Urariopsis cordifolia collettii (Prain) Schindl. [unknown]
- Uraria cordata Wall. [invalid]
Description
Uraria cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaved 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 cordifolia 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 cordifolia is a small, white 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Uraria cordifolia 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 cordifolia
Uraria cordifolia is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uraria cordifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uraria cordifolia?
Uraria cordifolia
What is the common name of Uraria cordifolia?
Heart-leaved Uraria
Where is Uraria cordifolia 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
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:524381-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Uraria cordifolia Wall.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.