Entada stuhlmannii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Taub.) Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler & C.G.O.Drude, Veg. Erde9(III 1): 401 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214282
Common Names
- Entada stuhlmannii
- Stuhlmann's Entada
- Stuhlmann's Dream Herb
- Stuhlmann's Dream Root
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- Entadopsis stuhlmannii (Taub.) Pedro [valid]
- Pusaetha stuhlmannii Taub. [valid]
Description
Entada stuhlmannii (also called Stuhlmann's Entada, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Entada stuhlmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Entada stuhlmannii is a yellow-orange pea-like flower. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a small root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Entada stuhlmannii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It should be watered regularly, but not over-watered. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Entada stuhlmannii
Entada stuhlmannii can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Entada stuhlmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada stuhlmannii?
Entada stuhlmannii
What is the common name of Entada stuhlmannii?
Stuhlmann's Entada
What is the natural habitat of Entada stuhlmannii?
Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands
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
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada stuhlmannii (Taub.) Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.