Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rugosus
ID:
177544

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 353 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176873

Common Names

  • Rugose Alyce Clover
  • Alyce Clover
  • Rugose Alysicarpus

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum rugosum Willd. [valid]
  • Alysicarpus longifolius sensu Span., non Wight & Arn. [deprecated]
  • Fabricia rugosa (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Alysicarpus rugosus (also called rough alysicarpus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It has trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to India and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alysicarpus rugosus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alysicarpus rugosus sub. rugosus
Alysicarpus rugosus sub. perennirufus J.Léonard
Alysicarpus rugosus sub. reticulatus Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alysicarpus rugosus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alysicarpus rugosus 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 rugosus

Alysicarpus rugosus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Indian Ocean Islands. It is found in dry areas and is often found in wastelands and roadsides.

Alysicarpus rugosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alysicarpus rugosus?

Alysicarpus rugosus

What is the common name of Alysicarpus rugosus?

Rough Alysicarpus

What is the family of Alysicarpus rugosus?

Fabaceae

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 Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.