Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr.1: 403 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195378
Common Names
- Bauchiense Eriosema
- Bauchiense Velvet Bean
- Bauchiense Velvet-bean
Synonyms
- Eriosema upembae Hauman [valid]
- Eriosema bianoense Hauman [valid]
Description
Eriosema bauchiense (also called Bauchi 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 bauchiense 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 bauchiense 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 bauchiense 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 bauchiense
Eriosema bauchiense is native to Nigeria, where it is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Eriosema bauchiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosema bauchiense?
Eriosema bauchiense
What is the common name of Eriosema bauchiense?
Bauchi Eriosema
What is the family of Eriosema bauchiense?
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