Entada mannii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) Tisser.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France99: 257 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212425
Common Names
- Entada Mannii
- Mann's Entada
- Mann's Sea-Bean
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- Entadopsis mannii (Oliv.) G.C.C.Gilbert & Boutique [valid]
- Piptadenia mannii Oliv. [valid]
- Entada bequaertii De Wild. [valid]
- Entadopsis sudanica pauciflora De Wild. [valid]
Description
Entada mannii (also called Mann's Entada, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Entada mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Entada mannii has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Entada mannii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is native to South America and is a member of the Fabaceae family. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late summer or early autumn and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Entada mannii
Entada mannii can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.
Entada mannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada mannii?
Entada mannii
What is the common name of Entada mannii?
Mannii
What is the family of Entada mannii?
Fabaceae
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
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Charles Tisserant (1886-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tisser.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada mannii (Oliv.) Tisser.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.