Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
batekense
ID:
749129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maesen & G.M.Walters

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol.144: 103 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748462

Common Names

  • Batekense Eriosema
  • Batekense Eriosemaceae
  • Batekense Eriosematales

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Description

Eriosema batekense (also called Batek Eriosema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to Malaysia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema batekense is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ingredient in some herbal teas and as a dietary supplement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriosema batekense is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema batekense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few roots and some leaves. The sections should be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Eriosema batekense

Eriosema batekense can be found in Malaysia.

Eriosema batekense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema batekense?

Eriosema batekense

What is the common name of Eriosema batekense?

Batek Eriosema

What is the natural habitat of Eriosema batekense?

Tropical rainforests in Malaysia

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

Jos van der Maesen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maesen' in the authors string.
Gretchen Walters: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Walters' in the authors string.