Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bojerianum
ID:
1035320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bojer) Benth. ex Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 133 1883

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034658

Common Names

  • Bojer's Eriosema
  • Eriosema bojerianum
  • Bojer Eriosema

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Description

Eriosema bojerianum (also called Bojer's Eriosema, among many other common names) is a small annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It has a branched stem and small, oval leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema bojerianum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriosema bojerianum is a small, white, five-lobed corolla with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema bojerianum is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall, taking care to keep the roots intact. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 8-12 inches apart.

Where to Find Eriosema bojerianum

Eriosema bojerianum can be found in the tropical forests 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100351238: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.