Entada simplicata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Barneby) Sch.Rodr. & A.S.Flores
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa39: 47 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332232
Common Names
- Entada Simplicata
- Simple Entada
- Simple Entada Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Entada simplicata (also called Simple Entada, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Entada simplicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Entada simplicata is a yellow-greenish color and is about 1 cm long. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape and the seedlings are small, thin, and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Entada simplicata is a shrub native to India. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Entada simplicata
Entada simplicata is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Entada simplicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada simplicata?
Entada simplicata
What is the common name of Entada simplicata?
Simple Entada
Where is Entada simplicata found?
It is found in India.
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
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Schütz Rodrigues (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Andréia Silva Flores: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Flores' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77117127-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada simplicata (Barneby) Sch.Rodr. & A.S.Flores: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.