Eriosema angolense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.66(Suppl. 1): 122 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195371
Common Names
- Angolan Eriosema
- Angolan Velvet Bean
- Angolan Velvet-bean
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- Eriosema staneranum Hauman [unknown]
- Eriosema stanerianum Hauman [valid]
- Eriosema stanerianum flavescens Hauman [unknown]
Description
Eriosema angolense (also called Angolan Eriosema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils, and is found in open areas, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriosema angolense is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriosema angolense has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriosema angolense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Eriosema angolense
Eriosema angolense is native to Angola, where it is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Eriosema angolense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosema angolense?
Eriosema angolense
What is the common name of Eriosema angolense?
Angolan Eriosema
What is the natural habitat of Eriosema angolense?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of tropical Africa.
Species in the Eriosema genus
Eriosema brevipes, Eriosema crassicaule, Eriosema irwinii, Eriosema longicalyx, Eriosema brachyrhachis, Eriosema cupreum, Eriosema glaziovii, Eriosema hasslerianum, Eriosema laxiflorum, Eriosema multiflorum, Eriosema palmeri, Eriosema stenophyllum, Eriosema tacuaremboense, Eriosema benthamianum, Eriosema campestre, Eriosema congestum, Eriosema crinitum, Eriosema defoliatum, Eriosema diffusum, Eriosema floribundum, Eriosema grandiflorum, Eriosema heterophyllum, Eriosema longiflorum, Eriosema longifolium, Eriosema obovatum, Eriosema platycarpon, Eriosema prorepens, Eriosema pulchellum, Eriosema pycnanthum, Eriosema riedelii, Eriosema rigidum, Eriosema rufum, Eriosema simplicifolium, Eriosema strictum, Eriosema venulosum, Eriosema violaceum, Eriosema glabrum, Eriosema chinense, Eriosema boelckei, Eriosema acuminatum, Eriosema adamaouense, Eriosema adami, Eriosema adamii, Eriosema affinis, Eriosema afzelii, Eriosema albogriseum, Eriosema andohii, Eriosema pauciflorum, Eriosema angolense, Eriosema flemingioides,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493970-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Eriosema angolense Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.