Uses
Edible uses
There are no edible uses listed for Amorpha nana.Material uses
Unknown part
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Earth stabiliser
Nitrogen fixer
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, June/July in a frame. High percentage[3]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current seasons growth, autumn, in a sheltered position outdoors. Takes 12 months[3]. Suckers in spring just before new growth begins[1].
Layering in spring .Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Amorpha nana. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.
Cultivation
A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -25c[1]. Plants resent root disturbance, they should be planted out into their final positions whilst small[4]. Plants are said to be immune to insect pests[1]. Flowers are produced on the current season's growth[1].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[1].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Amorpha nana. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Amorpha nana.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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References
- ? 1.001.011.021.031.041.051.061.071.081.091.10 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
- ? 2.02.1 Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-453-9 (1998-00-00)
- ? 3.03.13.2 Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co (1948-00-00)
- ? 4.04.14.2 Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 1. Thompson and Morgan. (1987-00-00)
- ? Livingstone. B. Flora of Canada National Museums of Canada ISBN 0-660-00025-3 (1978-00-00)