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
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.
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
Gretchen Walters: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Walters' in the authors string.