Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
214741

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sims) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 390 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214070

Common Names

  • Wisteria sinensis
  • Chinese Wisteria
  • Silky Wisteria

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Synonyms

  • Rehsonia sinensis (Sims) Stritch [valid]
  • Rehsonia villosa (Rehder) Stritch [unknown]
  • Wisteria villosa Rehder [unknown]
  • Wisteria chinensis DC. [invalid]
  • Glycine comosa Sims [valid]
  • Glycine sinensis Sims [unknown]
  • Millettia chinensis Benth. [unknown]
  • Wisteria praecox Hand.-Mazz. [valid]
  • Wisteria brevidentata Rehder [unknown]
  • Wistaria sinensis (Sims) DC. [unknown]
  • Wisteria polystachya K.Koch [illegitimate]
  • Apios sinensis (Sims) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Glycine chinensis Sims [invalid]
  • Wisteria chinensis Sweet [unknown]
  • Rehsonia brevidentata (Rehder) Stritch [unknown]
  • Kraunhia chinensis (Sims) Greene [valid]
  • Wisteria sinensis albiflora Lem. [valid]
  • Wisteria sinensis alba (Lindl.) Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Wisteria sinensis alba Lindl. [valid]
  • Wisteria consequana Sabine [illegitimate]
  • Wisteria sinensis brevidentata (Rehder) J.Compton & C.Lane [valid]
  • Wisteria sinensis villosa (Rehder) J.Compton & C.Lane [valid]
  • Millettia sinensis (Sims) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Wisteria sinensis (also called Chinese wisteria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae, native to China. It is a woody, deciduous twining climber which grows to 9 m (30 ft) in height and bears fragrant, pendulous racemes of white, pink, or blue flowers in spring and early summer.

Uses & Benefits

Wisteria sinensis is a plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and to protect other crops from pests and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wisteria sinensis has long, drooping clusters of fragrant, pea-like, mauve-blue flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wisteria sinensis is a deciduous vine that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall and planted in the desired location.

Where to Find Wisteria sinensis

Wisteria sinensis can be found in parts of Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea.

Wisteria sinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wisteria sinensis?

Wisteria sinensis

What is the common name of Wisteria sinensis?

Chinese wisteria

What is the family of Wisteria sinensis?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.