Status:
valid
Authors:
Grierson
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh44: 257 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203857
Common Names
- Flemingia
- Bhutanica
- Bhutan Flemingia
Description
Flemingia bhutanica (also called Bhutan flemingia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the pea family. It is native to Bhutan, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It grows up to 2 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. Its leaves are simple, with a smooth texture, and its flowers are white or pink.
Uses & Benefits
Flemingia bhutanica is used as a medicinal plant and as a forage crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Flemingia bhutanica are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Flemingia bhutanica is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and frost-tolerant legume. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged.
Where to Find Flemingia bhutanica
Flemingia bhutanica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.
Flemingia bhutanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flemingia bhutanica?
Flemingia bhutanica
What is the common name of Flemingia bhutanica?
Bhutan Bean
What is the natural habitat of Flemingia bhutanica?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Flemingia genus
Flemingia faginea,
Flemingia grahamiana,
Flemingia pauciflora,
Flemingia parviflora,
Flemingia trifoliastrum,
Flemingia prostrata,
Flemingia chappar,
Flemingia lineata,
Flemingia macrophylla,
Flemingia wallichii,
Flemingia semialata,
Flemingia paniculata,
Flemingia latifolia,
Flemingia mengpengensis,
Flemingia yunnanensis,
Flemingia kweichowensis,
Flemingia procumbens,
Flemingia vestita,
Flemingia ferruginea,
Flemingia kerrii,
Flemingia sootepensis,
Flemingia tiliacea,
Flemingia bhutanica,
Flemingia gracilis,
Flemingia lacei,
Flemingia nilgheriensis,
Flemingia angustifolia,
Flemingia nana,
Flemingia praecox,
Flemingia rollae,
Flemingia tuberosa,
Flemingia wightiana,
Flemingia wightiana,
Flemingia ferruginea,
Flemingia cumingiana,
Flemingia teysmanniana,
Flemingia horsfieldii,
Flemingia javanica,
Flemingia trifoliata,
Flemingia strobilifera,
Flemingia lineata,
Flemingia nana,
Flemingia semialata,
Flemingia stricta,
Flemingia fluminalis,
Flemingia langbiangensis,
Flemingia mukerjeeana,
Flemingia sirindhorniae,
Flemingia weii,
Flemingia angusta,
Species in the Fabaceae family