Entada phaseoloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Merr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C9: 86 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192476
Common Names
- Entada Phaseoloides
- Entada Phaseoloides
- Sea Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Mimosa scandens L. [unknown]
- Entada scandens (L.) Benth. [valid]
- Lens phaseoloides L. [valid]
- Entada rumphii Scheff. [valid]
- Faba marina-major Rumph. [unknown]
- Mimosa blancoana Llanos [valid]
- Prosopis scandens (L.) Stokes [valid]
- Perima odorata Raf. [valid]
- Adenanthera scandens (L.) G.Forst. [valid]
- Adenanthera scandens Veill. [illegitimate]
- Entada adenanthera DC. [valid]
- Entada gandu Hoffmanns. [valid]
- Entada parrana Spreng. [illegitimate]
- Gigalobium scandens (L.) Hitchc. [valid]
- Pusaetha scandens (L.) Kuntze [valid]
- Acacia scandens (L.) Willd. [valid]
- Strepsilobus scandens (L.) Raf. [valid]
- Entada scandens aequilatera Domin [valid]
- Adenanthera gago Blanco [unknown]
- Entada scandens discosperma Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
- Acacia sulcata F.Dietr. [illegitimate]
Description
Entada phaseoloides (also called monkey-ladder vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is characterized by its large, heart-shaped leaves and its white flowers. It is native to tropical regions and is commonly found in forests and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Entada phaseoloides is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Entada phaseoloides is a white to yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green calyx. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong-shaped seed, with a smooth surface and a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Entada phaseoloides is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Entada phaseoloides
Entada phaseoloides is native to tropical regions and can be found in moist, low-lying areas.
Entada phaseoloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada phaseoloides?
Entada phaseoloides
What is the common name of Entada phaseoloides?
Sea Heart
What is the native range of Entada phaseoloides?
Tropical 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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada phaseoloides (L.) Merr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.