Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
monilifer
ID:
177503

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 353 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176832

Common Names

  • Alysicarpus Monilifer
  • Beaded Alysicarpus
  • Beaded Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum monilifer L. [deprecated]
  • Hedysarum moniliferum L. [valid]
  • Alysicarpus narimanii S.M.Almeida & M.R.Almeida [valid]
  • Alysicarpus mahbubnagarensis Ragh.Rao, Rajagopal & Ram.Chary [valid]
  • Fabricia monilifera (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Alysicarpus monilifer mahbubnagarensis (Ragh.Rao, Rajagopal & Ram.Chary) Pokle [valid]
  • Alysicarpus monilifer cuddapahensis S.M.Almeida & M.R.Almeida [valid]
  • Alysicarpus vaginalis Hochst. ex Baker [deprecated]

Description

Alysicarpus monilifer (also called Beaded Alysicarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, spreading annual with small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alysricarpus monilifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The bark of this plant is used to make a yellow dye for fabrics and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alysicarpus monilifer are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have short, hairy stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alysicarpus monilifer is a perennial plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Alysicarpus monilifer

Alysicarpus monilifer is native to the Indian subcontinent. It can be found in the dry, open grasslands of India, Pakistan, and Nepal.

Alysicarpus monilifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alysicarpus monilifer?

Alysicarpus monilifer

What is the family of Alysicarpus monilifer?

Fabaceae

Where is Alysicarpus monilifer found?

It is found in California, USA.

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.