Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bupleurifolius
ID:
187167

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 352 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186496

Common Names

  • Alysicarpus bupleurifolius
  • Bupleurum-Leaved Alysicarpus
  • Bupleurum-Leaved False Tamarind

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum bupleurifolium L. [valid]
  • Hallia bupleurifolia J.St.-Hil. [valid]
  • Fabricia bupleurifolia (DC.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Alysicarpus bupleurifolius (also called Bupleurum-leaved Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Alysicarpus bupleurifolius is used as a fodder for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alysicarpus bupleurifolius var. gracilis (Edgew.) Baker
Alysicarpus bupleurifolius var. hybridus DC.
Alysicarpus bupleurifolius var. bupleurifolius

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alysicarpus bupleurifolius are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alysicarpus bupleurifolius is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the shrub is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Alysicarpus bupleurifolius

Alysicarpus bupleurifolius is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Alysicarpus bupleurifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alysicarpus bupleurifolius?

Alysicarpus bupleurifolius

What are the common names of Alysicarpus bupleurifolius?

Bupleurifolious alysicarpus, Bupleurifolious bean

What is the natural habitat of Alysicarpus bupleurifolius?

It is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Alysicarpus genus

Alysicarpus ferrugineus, Alysicarpus glumaceus, Alysicarpus monilifer, Alysicarpus quartinianus, Alysicarpus rugosus, Alysicarpus vaginalis, Alysicarpus zeyheri, Alysicarpus longifolius, Alysicarpus bupleurifolius, Alysicarpus ovalifolius, Alysicarpus brownii, Alysicarpus gamblei, Alysicarpus hamosus, Alysicarpus hendersonii, Alysicarpus heterophyllus, Alysicarpus heyneanus, Alysicarpus luteovexillatus, Alysicarpus mahabubnagarensis, Alysicarpus misquitei, Alysicarpus naikianus, Alysicarpus prainii, Alysicarpus pubescens, Alysicarpus roxburghianus, Alysicarpus salim-alii, Alysicarpus saplianus, Alysicarpus scariosus, Alysicarpus sedgwickii, Alysicarpus tetragonolobus, Alysicarpus belgaumensis, Alysicarpus racemosus, Alysicarpus parviflorus, Alysicarpus misquittae, Alysicarpus aurantiacus, Alysicarpus major, Alysicarpus muelleri, Alysicarpus schomburgkii, Alysicarpus suffruticosus, Alysicarpus ferrugineus, Alysicarpus pubescens, Alysicarpus ovalifolius, Alysicarpus yunnanensis, Alysicarpus pokleanus, Alysicarpus sanjappae, Alysicarpus gautalensis, Alysicarpus bhuibavadensis,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.