Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boelckei
ID:
194523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fortunato

Source:
ildis

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Parodiana7: 31 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193852

Common Names

  • Boelcke's Eriosema
  • Eriosema Boelckei
  • Eriosema

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Description

Eriosema boelckei (also called Eriosema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small white flowers and grows in sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema boelckei is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil cover crop, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriosema boelckei is yellow in color and has a typical pea-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema boelckei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Eriosema boelckei

Eriosema boelckei is native to Brazil.

Eriosema boelckei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema boelckei?

Eriosema boelckei

What is the common name of Eriosema boelckei?

Boelcke's eriosema

What is the natural habitat of Eriosema boelckei?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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