Adenodolichos huillensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huillensis
ID:
1059269
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torre
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 39: 218 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001058607
Common Names
- Huillensis Adenodolichos
- Huillensis Velvet Bean
- Huillensis Cowitch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adenodolichos huillensis (also called 'Huillensis Velvet Bean', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Adenodolichos huillensis has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Adenodolichos huillensis var. kawambwaensis Verdc.Adenodolichos huillensis var. huillensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenodolichos huillensis has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adenodolichos huillensis can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. When propagating by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Adenodolichos huillensis
Adenodolichos huillensis is native to Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Species in the Adenodolichos genus
Adenodolichos acutifoliolatus, Adenodolichos baumii, Adenodolichos bequaertii, Adenodolichos brevipetiolatus, Adenodolichos caeruleus, Adenodolichos exellii, Adenodolichos grandifoliolatus, Adenodolichos harmsianus, Adenodolichos helenae, Adenodolichos kaessneri, Adenodolichos katangensis, Adenodolichos mendesii, Adenodolichos oblongifoliolatus, Adenodolichos punctatus, Adenodolichos rhomboideus, Adenodolichos rupestris, Adenodolichos salvifoliolatus, Adenodolichos upembaensis, Adenodolichos nanus, Adenodolichos pachyrhizus, Adenodolichos paniculatus, Adenodolichos huillensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-2505: Originally associated with wfo-0000178976
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-2505: Originally associated with wfo-0000178976
Antonio Rocha da Torre (1904-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:472234-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Adenodolichos huillensis Torre: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.