Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
heyneanus
ID:
205212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient.1: 234 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204541

Common Names

  • Alysicarpus heyneanus
  • Alysicarpus
  • Heyneanus

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Synonyms

  • Alysicarpus glumaceus heyneanus (Wight & Arn.) Raizada [valid]
  • Alysicarpus rugosus heyneanus (Wight & Arn.) Baker [valid]

Description

Alysicarpus heyneanus (also called Heyne's Alysicarpus, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a slender stem and small, ovate leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small, round, and black. It prefers dry, open habitats and is often found in grasslands and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Alysicarpus heyneanus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alysicarpus heyneanus var. ludens (Baker) Pramanik & Thoth.
Alysicarpus heyneanus var. meeboldii (Schindl.) Pramanik & Thoth.
Alysicarpus heyneanus var. heyneanus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alysicarpus heyneanus 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 heyneanus 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 heyneanus

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

Alysicarpus heyneanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alysicarpus heyneanus?

Alysicarpus heyneanus

What is the common name of Alysicarpus heyneanus?

Goat's Rue

What is the natural habitat of Alysicarpus heyneanus?

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

References

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.