Entada mossambicensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torre
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
F.de A.Mendonça, Contr. Conhec. Fl. Mocamb.2: 88 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212624
Common Names
- Mossambicensis Entada
- Entada
- Mossambicensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Entada mossambicensis (also called Wild Peach, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas, as well as in woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Entada mossambicensis is used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Entada mossambicensis is yellow, with a long, cylindrical corolla, and the seed is a small, oblong, flattened pod. The seedlings are small, with a single, rounded cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Entada mossambicensis: This plant can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Entada mossambicensis
Entada mossambicensis can be found in Mozambique.
Entada mossambicensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada mossambicensis?
Entada mossambicensis
What is the common name of Entada mossambicensis?
Mozambique Entada
What is the natural habitat of Entada mossambicensis?
Dry woodland and bushland
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
Antonio Rocha da Torre (1904-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493855-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada mossamhicensis Torre: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.