Amorpha canescens
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID643fd84cd09aa896688051 |
| Scientific name | Amorpha canescens |
| Authority | Pursh |
| First published in | Fl. Amer. Sept.2: 467 (1813) |
Description Top
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Amorpha canescens, also known as leadplant, is a small, perennial semi-shrub in the pea family, native to North America. It has small purple flowers and leaden-colored leaves, and can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is commonly found in prairies, bluffs, and open woodlands, and its roots can grow up to 5 meters deep. This plant has many uses, including medicinal purposes for indigenous peoples and benefits for ecosystems such as providing nutrition for grazing animals and preventing soil erosion. It is also used in landscaping and gardening for its nitrogen fixing qualities. Amorpha canescens was described in 1814 and can be found in various locations throughout North America. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and is an indicator of well-kept land.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Amorpha canescens var. leptostachya | A.Gray | Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, n.s., 4: 31 (1849) |
| Amorpha canescens var. glabrata | A.Gray | Smithsonian Contr. Knowl.3(5): 49 (1852) |
| Amorpha brachycarpa | E.J.Palmer | J. Arnold Arbor.12: 171 (1931) |
| Amorpha canescens f. glabrata | Fassett | Rhodora38: 191 (1936) |
| Amorpha canescens f. glabrescens | Zabel | L.Beissner, E.Schelle & H.Zabel, Handb. Laubholzben.: 268 (1903) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | leadplant |
| English | prairie shoestring |
| Arabic | ناقصة مبيضة |
| Arabic | ناقصة شيباء |
| Russian | Аморфа седоватая |
| Chinese | 灰毛紫穗槐 |
Germination/Propagation Top
Suggest a correction or add new data!| Sow seeds at 20°C, expecting germination within 3 months without further temperature treatment. |
| Requires Scarification: Scarification involves physically breaking, scratching, or softening the seed coat to allow water absorption and germination to occur. This can be done by nicking the seed coat with a knife or rubbing the seeds between sheets of sandpaper. |
| Requires Soaking: These seeds need to be soaked in warm water until they swell, which can take 24-48 hours. Seeds that float are usually not viable and should be discarded, along with the soaking water. |
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
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- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Eastern Asia
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Eastern Asia
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Northern America click to expand
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North-central U.S.A.
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
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Northeastern U.S.A.
- Indiana
- Michigan
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Northwestern U.S.A.
- Colorado
- Montana
- Wyoming
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South-central U.S.A.
- New Mexico
- Texas
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Southeastern U.S.A.
- Arkansas
- Mississippi
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Southwestern U.S.A.
- Arizona
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North-central U.S.A.
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000178822 |
| UNII | XS7LMU38V3 |
| Canadensys | 5620 |
| USDA Plants | AMCA6 |
| Tropicos | 13056516 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60431313-2 |
| The Plant List | ild-24889 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | 242792 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 359473 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 252450 |
| Nature Serve | 2.161544 |
| IPNI | 60431313-2 |
| iNaturalist | 158286 |
| GBIF | 5357388 |
| Freebase | /m/0bmg1z3 |
| WisFlora | 2514 |
| FEIS | plants/shrub/amocan |
| EPPO | AMHCN |
| EOL | 642105 |
| USDA GRIN | 2936 |
| Wikipedia | Amorpha_canescens |
| PFAF | Amorpha canescens |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / Rotenoids | |||||
| CID 99781 | 99781 | Click to see CC(=C)C1CC2=C(O1)C=CC3=C2OC4=C(C3=O)C5=CC(=C(C=C5OC4=O)OC)OC | 406.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)98634-5 |
| Rotenonone | 442819 | Click to see CC(=C)C1CC2=C(O1)C=CC3=C2OC4=C(C3=O)C5=CC(=C(C=C5OC4=O)OC)OC | 406.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)98634-5 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / Rotenoids / Rotenones | |||||
| (6R,21S)-21-hydroxy-16,17-dimethoxy-6-prop-1-en-2-yl-2,7,20-trioxapentacyclo[11.8.0.03,11.04,8.014,19]henicosa-1(13),3(11),4(8),9,14,16,18-heptaen-12-one | 163015575 | Click to see CC(=C)C1CC2=C(O1)C=CC3=C2OC4=C(C3=O)C5=CC(=C(C=C5OC4O)OC)OC | 408.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)98634-5 |
| (6S,21S)-21-hydroxy-16,17-dimethoxy-6-prop-1-en-2-yl-2,7,20-trioxapentacyclo[11.8.0.03,11.04,8.014,19]henicosa-1(13),3(11),4(8),9,14,16,18-heptaen-12-one | 163015574 | Click to see CC(=C)C1CC2=C(O1)C=CC3=C2OC4=C(C3=O)C5=CC(=C(C=C5OC4O)OC)OC | 408.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)98634-5 |
| Amorpholone | 185873 | Click to see CC(=C)C1CC2=C(O1)C=CC3=C2OC4=C(C3=O)C5=CC(=C(C=C5OC4O)OC)OC | 408.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)98634-5 |
Collections Top
| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |