Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Species:
dasyanthus
ID:
654126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kubitzki

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 51 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653458

Common Names

  • Dasyanthus Doliocarpus
  • Doliocarpus Dasyanthus
  • Doliocarpus Bean

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Description

Doliocarpus dasyanthus (also called hairy 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 dasyanthus 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Doliocarpus dasyanthus is yellow in color and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doliocarpus dasyanthus is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed. It requires well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned out and transplanted into individual pots. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Doliocarpus dasyanthus

Doliocarpus dasyanthus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Doliocarpus dasyanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Doliocarpus dasyanthus?

Doliocarpus dasyanthus

What is the family of Doliocarpus dasyanthus?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Doliocarpus dasyanthus?

Hairy Doliocarpus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2774701: Based on the initial data import
Klaus Kubitzki (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kubitzki' in the authors string.