Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benthamianum
ID:
174783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Linnaea22: 521 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174112

Common Names

  • Bentham's Eriosema
  • Bentham's False Indigo
  • False Indigo

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Description

Eriosema benthamianum (also called Bentham's Eriosema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema benthamianum is used as an ornamental plant, for fodder, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriosema benthamianum is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped, brown seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema benthamianum is an annual or short-lived perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Eriosema benthamianum

Eriosema benthamianum is native to tropical Africa and India.

Eriosema benthamianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema benthamianum?

Eriosema benthamianum

What is the common name of Eriosema benthamianum?

Bentham's Eriosema

What is the natural habitat of Eriosema benthamianum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.