Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.49: 452 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178985
Common Names
- Kaessner's Bush Pea
- Bush Pea
- Kaessner's Pea
Description
Adenodolichos kaessneri (also called Kaessner's adenodolichos, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in open grasslands, pastures, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Adenodolichos kaessneri is used as an ornamental plant, as it has a beautiful yellow flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenodolichos kaessneri has small yellow flowers that are held in clusters of up to 10. The seed is a flat, dark brown, hard-coated legume. The seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenodolichos kaessneri is a perennial legume that is grown in tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Propagation is done by seed. The seed should be sown in rows at a depth of 1-2 cm and spaced at 10-15 cm apart. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10 cm apart.
Where to Find Adenodolichos kaessneri
Adenodolichos kaessneri is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Adenodolichos kaessneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenodolichos kaessneri?
Adenodolichos kaessneri
What is the common name of Adenodolichos kaessneri?
Kaessner's Adenodolichos
What is the natural habitat of Adenodolichos kaessneri?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
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