Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bituminosa
ID:
181980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kuntze

Source:
ildis

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl.1: 162 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181309

Common Names

  • Bituminous Bolusafra
  • Bituminous Bolusafra Bean
  • Bituminous Bolusafra Pea

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Synonyms

  • Fagelia bituminosa (L.) DC. [valid]
  • Glycine bituminosa L. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia rehmannii Schinz [valid]
  • Crotalaria glycinea Lam. [valid]
  • Crotalaria bituminosa (L.) Spreng. [valid]
  • Fagelia flexuosa Meisn. [valid]
  • Dolichos hirtus DC. [illegitimate]
  • Glycine viscosa Moench [illegitimate]

Description

Bolusafra bituminosa (also called Bituminous bolusafra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States, typically found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of up to 30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Bolusafra bituminosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as a diuretic and to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bolusafra bituminosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed that is slightly flattened. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolusafra bituminosa is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bolusafra bituminosa

Bolusafra bituminosa can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Bolusafra bituminosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bolusafra bituminosa?

Bolusafra bituminosa

What is the common name of Bolusafra bituminosa?

Bituminous Bolusafra

What is the family of Bolusafra bituminosa?

Fabaceae

Species in the Bolusafra genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:481945-1: Based on the initial data import