Wisteria frutescens
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID643fd84909070795677082 |
| Scientific name | Wisteria frutescens |
| Authority | (L.) Poir. |
| First published in | J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Tabl. Encycl.3: 674 (1823) |
Description Top
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Wisteria frutescens, commonly known as American wisteria, is a deciduous climbing vine native to the southeastern United States. It is a member of the Fabaceae family and is closely related to other wisteria species. This woody perennial vine can grow up to 15 meters long and produces clusters of blue-purple flowers in late spring to early summer. Its foliage consists of shiny, dark-green, pinnately compound leaves and it also bears bean-like seed pods. American wisteria is shade tolerant but requires partial or full sun to flower. It is a popular choice for bonsai artists due to its manageable size and charming woodland flowers. This species is similar to Kentucky wisteria, but can be distinguished by its shorter racemes, scented flowers, and smooth seed pods. American wisteria is susceptible to pests and diseases such as aphids, leaf miners, and crown gall, but is generally considered low maintenance. It contains a toxic compound called wisterin in all parts of the plant, which can cause gastrointestinal issues if ingested.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Kraunhia frutescens | (L.) Kuntze | |
| Kraunhia macrostachya | (Torr. & A.Gray) Small | Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25(3): 134. 1898 [19 Mar 1898] , as 'macrostachys' |
| Bradlea macrostachya | (Torr. & A.Gray) Small | |
| Glycine frutescens | L. | Sp. Pl.: 753 (1753) |
| Apios frutescens | (L.) Pursh | Fl. Amer. Sept.2: 474 (1813) |
| Phaseolus frutescens | (L.) Eaton & Wright | Man. Bot., ed. 8: 354 (1840) |
| Thyrsanthus frutescens | (L.) Elliott | J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia1: 371 (1818) |
| Bradlea frutescens | (L.) Britton | Man. Fl. N. States: 549 (1901) |
| Kraunhia frutescens | (L.) Greene | Pittonia2: 175 (1891) |
| Phaseoloides frutescens | (L.) Kuntze | Revis. Gen. Pl.1: 201 (1891) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | american wisteria |
| Arabic | وستارية شجيرية |
| French | glycine d'amérique |
| Chinese | 矮紫藤 |
| Chinese | 肯塔基紫藤 |
| Chinese | 美洲紫藤 |
Subspecies (abbr. subsp./ssp.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Wisteria frutescens subsp. frutescens | Unknown | |
| Wisteria frutescens subsp. macrostachya | (Torr. & A.Gray) J.Compton & Schrire | PhytoKeys125: 92 (2019) |
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 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. |
| Sow seeds immediately as their viability decreases rapidly, or they best germinate when fresh. If stored, seeds might need temperature cycling and patience to germinate. |
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000178771 |
| Florida Plant Atlas | 827 |
| Flora of Alabama | 2106 |
| USDA Plants | WIFR |
| Tropicos | 13052772 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1175869-2 |
| The Plant List | ild-24834 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | 280631 |
| PFAF | Wisteria frutescens |
| Open Tree Of Life | 611061 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 47096 |
| Nature Serve | 2.128601 |
| IPNI | 1175869-2 |
| iNaturalist | 51266 |
| GBIF | 2977310 |
| Freebase | /m/06hqh8 |
| EPPO | WSTFR |
| EOL | 642077 |
| USDA GRIN | 100557 |
| Wikipedia | Wisteria_frutescens |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| In public collections | 0 |