Flemingia
Flemingia macrophylla (Willd.) Kuntze ex Merr.
Flemingia macrophylla is a woody leguminous shrub in the Fabaceae family, known for its diverse uses in agriculture, fodder, dyes, and traditional medicine. It is a widely adaptable species native to tropical regions and has been documented in multiple locations across the Pacific and parts of Africa and Asia.
Description
Flemingia macrophylla, a member of the Fabaceae family, is a tropical shrub with a broad range of applications. It is used in agriculture for soil improvement, as a source of fodder, and in the production of dyes. The plant is also valued for its medicinal properties. Native to regions including the Caroline Islands, West Africa, and parts of Southeast Asia, it was first described in 1910. Its adaptability and utility make it a significant species in both ecological and agricultural contexts.
Other common names
Flemingia
Distribution
CK · AS · Kosrae · WS · SB · KM · FM · YT · BJ · MG · PG · GA · LR · SN · SL · TG · GM · GN · CI · NE · AU · MR · PA · EC · BR · Hawaii · the Democratic Republic of the Congo · CF · FJ · TO
Synonyms
Flemingia congestaMoghania macrophyllaCrotalaria macrophyllaMoghania wallichiiMoghania philippinensisFlemingia sericansFlemingia congesta var. semialataFlemingia brevipesFlemingia congesta var. viridisFlemingia macrophylla var. viridisMoghania latifoliaMoghania semialataMoghania semialata var. viridisMoghania sericansFlemingia trinerviaRhynchosia crotalarioiedesFlemingia capitataFlemingia bhotteaMoghania cumingianaMoghania teysmannianaMaughania macrophyllaMaughania tomentosaMaughania sericansMaughania brevipesCrotalaria cavalerieiHedysarum trinerviumFlemingia congesta var. tomentosaFlemingia macrophylla var. congestaFlemingia latifolia var. hainanensisFlemingia latifolia var. siamensis
