Status:
valid
Authors:
Burtt Davy
Source:
ildis
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Man. Pl. Transvaal2: 413 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195373
Common Names
- Angustifolium Eriosema
- Angustifolium Velvet Bean
- Angustifolium Velvet-bean
Description
Eriosema angustifolium (also called Narrow-Leaved 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 angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriosema angustifolium has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriosema angustifolium 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 angustifolium
Eriosema angustifolium is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and Ethiopia, and is also found in India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands, often in disturbed areas.
Eriosema angustifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosema angustifolium?
Eriosema angustifolium
What is the common name of Eriosema angustifolium?
Narrow-leaved Eriosema
What is the natural habitat of Eriosema angustifolium?
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