Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hamosus
ID:
205206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edgew.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Banda: 47 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204535

Common Names

  • Alysicarpus hamosus
  • Alysicarpus
  • Hamosus

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Synonyms

  • Alysicarpus procumbens Schindl. [valid]
  • Hedysarum procumbens Roxb. [illegitimate]
  • Fabricia hamosa (Edgew.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Alysicarpus rotundifolius Wight ex Baker [invalid]

Description

Alysicarpus hamosus (also called Hairy Alyce Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with a height of up to 2 meters. It is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in sandy soils, along roadsides and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alysicarpus hamosus is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alysicarpus hamosus has small white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers have five petals and are tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alysicarpus hamosus is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub growing to a height of 1–2 m. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Alysicarpus hamosus

Alysikarpus hamosus can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Alysicarpus hamosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alysicarpus hamosus?

Alysicarpus hamosus

What is the common name of Alysicarpus hamosus?

Goat's Rue

What is the natural habitat of Alysicarpus hamosus?

Dry deciduous forests

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