Entada leptostachya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.53: 456 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212221
Common Names
- Entada leptostachya
- African Dream Herb
- Sea Bean
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- Entadopsis leptostachya (Harms) Cufod. [valid]
Description
Entada leptostachya (also called African Dream Herb, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to East and West Africa. It is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soils and is found in grasslands, scrub and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Entada leptostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower that can be used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Entada leptostachya has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Entada leptostachya is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Entada leptostachya
Entada leptostachya is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Entada leptostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada leptostachya?
Entada leptostachya
What is the family of Entada leptostachya?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Entada leptostachya?
Africa
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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada leptostachya Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.