Entada hockii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.11: 525 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212021
Common Names
- Entada hockii
- African Dream Herb
- Sea Bean
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- Entadopsis hockii (De Wild.) G.C.C.Gilbert & Boutique [valid]
Description
Entada hockii (also called African Sandalwood, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that is native to Angola, Congo, and Gabon. It typically grows in sandy soils in lowland forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Entada hockii is used as a traditional medicine for treating malaria, fever, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Entada hockii is white or pink, and the seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
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Entada hockii is a large, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Entada hockii
Entada hockii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry open woodlands and grasslands.
Entada hockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada hockii?
Entada hockii
What is the family of Entada hockii?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Entada hockii?
Hock's Entada
Species in the Entada genus
Entada polyphylla, Entada polystachya, Entada rheedii, Entada phaseoloides, Entada louvelii, Entada pervillei, Entada rheedei, Entada tuberosa, Entada glandulosa, Entada tonkinensis, Entada reticulata, Entada spiralis, Entada abyssinica, Entada borneensis, Entada parvifolia, Entada africana, Entada arenaria, Entada bacillaris, Entada chrysostachys, Entada dolichorrhachis, Entada camerunensis, Entada gigas, Entada hockii, Entada leptostachya, Entada mannii, Entada mossambicensis, Entada nudiflora, Entada phaneroneura, Entada spinescens, Entada stuhlmannii, Entada wahlbergia, Entada mossamhicensis, Entada zeylanica, Entada simplicata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada hockii De Wild.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.