Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
racemosus
ID:
205328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Linnaea24: 642 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204657

Common Names

  • Alysikarpus racemosus
  • Racemose Alysicarpus
  • Racemose Sicklepod

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Synonyms

  • Desmodiastrum racemosum (Benth.) A.Pramanik & Thoth. [valid]
  • Desmodiastrum racemosum racemosum [unknown]
  • Alysicarpus belgaumensis racemosus (Benth.) Baker [unknown]
  • Desmodiastrum racemosum rotundifolium A.Pramanik & Thoth. [valid]
  • Alysicarpus beddomei Schindl. [valid]
  • Desmodium ritchiei Sanjappa [illegitimate]
  • Desmodium rotundifolium Baker [illegitimate]
  • Alysicarpus rotundifolius Dalzell ex Prain [illegitimate]
  • Meibomia bakeriana Kuntze [valid]
  • Desmodium parviflorum yunnanense Pamp. [unknown]

Description

Alysicarpus racemosus (also called Racemose Alysicarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alysikarpus racemosus is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and as a soil-building legume crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alysikarpus racemosus has small, white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alysciarpus racemosus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Alysicarpus racemosus

Alysciarpus racemosus is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests in the Western Ghats region.

Alysicarpus racemosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alysicarpus racemosus?

Alysikarpus racemosus

What is the common name of Alysicarpus racemosus?

Racemose Alysicarpus

What is the habitat of Alysicarpus racemosus?

It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

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