Status:
valid
Authors:
Eichler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 76 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653469
Common Names
- Elegans Doliocarpus
- Doliocarpus Elegans
- Doliocarpus Bean
Description
Doliocarpus elegans (also called elegant 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 elegans is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It has medicinal properties and can be used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Doliocarpus elegans is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Doliocarpus elegans 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 elegans
Doliocarpus elegans can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Doliocarpus elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Doliocarpus elegans?
Doliocarpus elegans
What is the family of Doliocarpus elegans?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Doliocarpus elegans?
Elegant 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,