Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
195699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient.1: 242 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195028

Common Names

  • Flemingia
  • Wallichii
  • Wallich's Flemingia

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Synonyms

  • Maughania wallichii (Wight & Arn.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Flemingia wallichii (also called 'Wallich's Flemingia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to India. It has pink flowers and grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Flemingia wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, firewood, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flemingia wallichii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flemingia wallichii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and given regular water.

Where to Find Flemingia wallichii

Flemingia wallichii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Flemingia wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flemingia wallichii?

Flemingia wallichii

What are the common names of Flemingia wallichii?

Wallich's flemingia, Wallich's flemingia shrub

What is the natural habitat of Flemingia wallichii?

Dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands

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

References

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:495314-1: Based on the initial data import