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Baptisia ×sulphurea

Scientific Name: Baptisia ×sulphurea

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Baptisia sulphurea

Baptisia sulphurea, also known as pale yellow wild indigo, is a species within the genus Baptisia, commonly referred to as wild indigo or false indigo.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Baptisia sulphurea Engelm. (pro sp.)
  • Common Names: Pale yellow wild indigo, yellow wild indigo, green wild indigo, round wild indigo
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: Baptisia fragilis Larisey (according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System - ITIS)
  • Nothospecies: Baptisia x sulphurea

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Texas and other regions.
  • Collected from Limestone Gap, Indian Territory.

Classification

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Anthophyta
  • Class: Dicotyledoneae
  • Order: Fabales
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Species: Baptisia x sulphurea

Fertilization

  • Fertilize when implanting or every 2-3 years, towards the end of winter or the beginning of Autumn.

Related Resources

  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Baptisia sulphurea.
  • Tropicos: Plant database for Baptisia sulphurea.
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Gymnosperms.org: Provides information on phylogeny and nomenclature for Baptisia sulphurea.