Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glumaceus
ID:
177445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 353 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176774

Common Names

  • Glumaceous Alysicarpus
  • Gummy Alysicarpus
  • Gummose Alysicarpus

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum glumaceum Vahl [valid]
  • Hallia glumacea Wall. ex Wight & Arn. [valid]

Description

Alysicarpus glumaceus (also called Glumaceous Alysicarpus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Alysicarpus glumaceus is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of timber, and as a source of fuel.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alysicarpus glumaceus sub. glumaceus
Alysicarpus glumaceus sub. hispidicarpus (Fiori) J.Léonard
Alysicarpus glumaceus sub. macalusoi (Mattei) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alysikarpus glumaceus has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves that are divided into three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alysicarpus glumaceus is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a medium of perlite and peat moss. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Alysicarpus glumaceus

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

Alysicarpus glumaceus FAQ

What is the common name of Alysicarpus glumaceus?

Glumaceous Alysicarpus

What is the natural habitat of Alysicarpus glumaceus?

Tropical dry forests of Central America

What is the typical height of Alysicarpus glumaceus?

Up to 5 meters

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.