Eriosema arachnoideum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.25: 141 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195377
Common Names
- Arachnoideum Eriosema
- Arachnoideum Velvet Bean
- Arachnoideum Velvet-bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriosema arachnoideum (also called Spidery 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 arachnoideum is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, skin diseases, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriosema arachnoideum 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 arachnoideum 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 arachnoideum
Eriosema arachnoideum 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 arachnoideum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosema arachnoideum?
Eriosema arachnoideum
What is the common name of Eriosema arachnoideum?
Spidery Eriosema
What is the family of Eriosema arachnoideum?
Fabaceae
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
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Eriosema arachnoideum Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.