Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetragonoloba
ID:
190667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Taub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler & K.A.E.Prantl, Nat. Pflanzenfam.3(3): 259 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189996

Common Names

  • Tetragonoloba Guar
  • Tetragonoloba Vetch
  • Four-angled Guar

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Synonyms

  • Cyamopsis psoraloides (Lam.) DC. [valid]
  • Dolichos psoraloides DC. [unknown]
  • Psoralea tetragonoloba L. [valid]
  • Dolichos fabaeformis L'Her. [unknown]
  • Dolichos psoraloides Lam. [valid]
  • Cyanopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub. [unknown]
  • Lupinus trifoliatus Cav. [valid]
  • Lopinus trifoliolatus Cav. [unknown]
  • Cyamopsis psoralioides (Lam.) DC. [unknown]
  • Dolichos fabiformis L'Her. [deprecated]
  • Lupinus guadiloupensis Steud. [invalid]
  • Lupinus guatimalensis auct. [invalid]
  • Trigonella tetrapetala Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Trigonella goalia Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Dolichos fabiformis L'Hér. [valid]
  • Cordaea fabiformis Spreng. [valid]
  • Indigofera tetragonoloba Steud. [invalid]

Description

Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (also called Guar, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Pakistan. It has a short, stout stem with small, white flowers and a long, narrow seed pod. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyamopsis tetragonoloba is used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and inflammation. It is also used as a natural diuretic and to boost the immune system. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyamopsis tetragonoloba is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be cultivated in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division of the rootstock can also be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

Cyamopsis tetragonoloba is native to India, Pakistan, and Iran. It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Cyamopsis tetragonoloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba?

Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

What is the common name of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba?

Guar

What is the family of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.