Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
misquittae
ID:
506963

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Almeida & M.R.Almeida

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc.85: 392 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506295

Common Names

  • Alysicarpus misquittae
  • Misquitt's Alysicarpus
  • Misquitt's Vetch

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Description

Alysicarpus misquittae (also called Misquitt's Alysicarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to India and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Alysicarpus misquittae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alysicarpus misquittae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alysicarpus misquittae can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Where to Find Alysicarpus misquittae

Alysicarpus misquittae is found in India.

Alysicarpus misquittae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alysicarpus misquittae?

Alysicarpus misquittae

What is the natural habitat of Alysicarpus misquittae?

Dry grasslands

What are the blooming season of Alysicarpus misquittae?

Summer

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

Marselin Rusario Almeida (1939-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Almeida' in the authors string.
Sarah M. Almeida (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Almeida' in the authors string.