Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss.1: 208 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176862
Common Names
- Quartinianus Alysicarpus
- Four-Leaf Alyce Clover
- Four-Leaf Alysicarpus
Synonyms
- Alysicarpus ferrugineus quartinianus (A.Rich.) Schindl. [valid]
- Alysicarpus rugosus quartinianus (A.Rich.) Baker [valid]
- Fabricia rugosus quartiniana (A.Rich.) Taub. [valid]
Description
Alysicarpus quartinianus (also called four-angled pod, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It has four-angled pods and small yellow flowers. It is native to India and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Alysicarpus quartinianus 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
Alysicarpus quartinianus has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alysicarpus quartinianus is an annual herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be propagated by direct seeding or by cuttings.
Where to Find Alysicarpus quartinianus
Alysicarpus quartinianus can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Alysicarpus quartinianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alysicarpus quartinianus?
Alysicarpus quartinianus
What is the family of Alysicarpus quartinianus?
Fabaceae
Where is Alysicarpus quartinianus 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