Entada phaneroneura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brenan
Source:
ildis
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.32: 545 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212921
Common Names
- Phaneroneura Entada
- Entada phaneroneura
- Phaneroneura Entada
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Entada phaneroneura (also called False Senna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in sunny, dry locations, such as rocky hillsides, dry meadows, and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Entada phaneroneura is used as an ornamental plant, in landscaping, and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Entada phaneroneura has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Entada phaneroneura is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring.
Where to Find Entada phaneroneura
Entada phaneroneura can be found in tropical forests of Central Africa.
Entada phaneroneura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada phaneroneura?
Entada phaneroneura
What is the common name of Entada phaneroneura?
Large-fruited Entada
What is the natural habitat of Entada phaneroneura?
Tropical forests
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
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada phaneroneura Brenan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.