Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ovalifolius
ID:
187538

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schum.) Leonard

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186867

Common Names

  • Alysicarpus ovalifolius
  • Oval-leaved Alysicarpus
  • Alysicarpus

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum ovalifolium Schum. [deprecated]
  • Alysicarpus vaginalis sensu Huang & H.Ohashi [deprecated]
  • Hedysarum bupleurifolium sensu Willd., non L. [deprecated]

Description

Alysicarpus ovalifolius (also called 'Oval-Leaved Alysicarpus', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Alysikarpus ovalifolius is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a source of firewood and timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alysicarpus ovalifolius has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alysikarpus ovalifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Alysicarpus ovalifolius

Alysicarpus ovalifolius can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Alysicarpus ovalifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alysicarpus ovalifolius?

Alysicarpus ovalifolius

What is the common name of Alysicarpus ovalifolius?

Oval-leaved Alysicarpus

What is the natural habitat of Alysicarpus ovalifolius?

Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland

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

Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Julius Heinrich Karl Schumann (1810-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:473541-1: Based on the initial data import