Adenodolichos paniculatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculatus
ID:
1059268
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hua) Hutch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J.Hutchinson & J.M.Dalziel, Fl. W. Trop. Afr.1: 411 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001058606
Common Names
- Panicled Adenodolichos
- Panicled Velvet Bean
- Panicled Cowitch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adenodolichos paniculatus (also called 'Panicled 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 paniculatus has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenodolichos paniculatus 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 paniculatus 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 paniculatus
Adenodolichos paniculatus 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-2511: Originally associated with wfo-0000179027
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-2511: Originally associated with wfo-0000179027
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Henri Hua (1861-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hua' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:472243-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Adenodolichos paniculatus (Hua) Hutch.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.