Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 39: 44 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653436
Common Names
- Amazonicus Doliocarpus
- Doliocarpus Amazonicus
- Doliocarpus Bean
Synonyms
- Doliocarpus amazonicus amazonicus [unknown]
Description
Doliocarpus amazonicus (also called Amazonian wild bean, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1m tall. It grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Doliocarpus amazonicus is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and as a medicinal plant. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and skin ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Doliocarpus amazonicus sub. duckeanus Kubitzki
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Doliocarpus amazonicus is yellow in color and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Doliocarpus amazonicus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Doliocarpus amazonicus
Doliocarpus amazonicus is native to the Amazon rainforest.
Doliocarpus amazonicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Doliocarpus amazonicus?
Doliocarpus amazonicus
What is the common name of Doliocarpus amazonicus?
Amazonian Doliocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Doliocarpus amazonicus?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Doliocarpus genus
Doliocarpus leiophyllus,
Doliocarpus paucinervis,
Doliocarpus schultesianus,
Doliocarpus triananus,
Doliocarpus amazonicus,
Doliocarpus aracaensis,
Doliocarpus areolatus,
Doliocarpus aureobaccatus,
Doliocarpus brevipedicellatus,
Doliocarpus carnevaliorum,
Doliocarpus chocoensis,
Doliocarpus dasyanthus,
Doliocarpus dentatus,
Doliocarpus dressleri,
Doliocarpus elegans,
Doliocarpus elliptifolius,
Doliocarpus foreroi,
Doliocarpus gentryi,
Doliocarpus glomeratus,
Doliocarpus gracilis,
Doliocarpus grandiflorus,
Doliocarpus guianensis,
Doliocarpus herrerae,
Doliocarpus hispidobaccatus,
Doliocarpus hispidus,
Doliocarpus humboldtianus,
Doliocarpus kubitzkii,
Doliocarpus lancifolius,
Doliocarpus liesneri,
Doliocarpus lombardii,
Doliocarpus lopez-palacii,
Doliocarpus macrocarpus,
Doliocarpus magnificus,
Doliocarpus major,
Doliocarpus multiflorus,
Doliocarpus nitidus,
Doliocarpus novogranatensis,
Doliocarpus olivaceus,
Doliocarpus ortegae,
Doliocarpus paraensis,
Doliocarpus pipolyi,
Doliocarpus prancei,
Doliocarpus pruskii,
Doliocarpus sagolianus,
Doliocarpus savannarum,
Doliocarpus schottianus,
Doliocarpus sellowianus,
Doliocarpus sessiliflorus,
Doliocarpus spatulifolius,
Doliocarpus spraguei,
Species in the Dilleniaceae family
Acrotrema agastyamalayanum,
Acrotrema arnottianum,
Acrotrema costatum,
Acrotrema dissectum,
Acrotrema intermedium,
Acrotrema lanceolatum,
Acrotrema lyratum,
Acrotrema thwaitesii,
Acrotrema uniflorum,
Acrotrema walkeri,
Curatella americana,
Davilla bahiana,
Davilla bilobata,
Davilla neei,
Davilla alata,
Davilla angustifolia,
Davilla aspera,
Davilla cearensis,
Davilla cuatrecasasii,
Davilla cuspidulata,
Davilla elliptica,
Davilla flexuosa,
Davilla glabrata,
Davilla glaziovii,
Davilla grandiflora,
Davilla kubitzkii,
Davilla kunthii,
Davilla lacunosa,
Davilla latifolia,
Davilla macrocarpa,
Davilla morii,
Davilla nitida,
Davilla papyracea,
Davilla pedicellaris,
Davilla rugosa,
Davilla sellowiana,
Davilla steyermarkii,
Davilla strigosa,
Davilla aymardii,
Davilla minutifolia,
Davilla sessilifolia,
Davilla lanosa,
Davilla hirsuticarpa,
Didesmandra aspera,
Dillenia alata,
Dillenia albiflos,
Dillenia andamanica,
Dillenia aurea,
Dillenia auriculata,
Dillenia beccariana,