Eriosema chicamba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 8: 109 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195401
Common Names
- Chicamba Eriosema
- Adam's Indigo
- Adam's Eriosema
Searching for Eriosema chicamba? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriosema chicamba (also called Chicamba Eriosema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, where it is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It typically grows in open and disturbed areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eriosema chicamba 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 chicamba has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Searching for Eriosema chicamba? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriosema chicamba is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Eriosema chicamba
Eriosema chicamba is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in open, grassy areas and along roadsides.
Eriosema chicamba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosema chicamba?
Eriosema chicamba
What is the common name of Eriosema chicamba?
Chicamba Eriosema
What is the family of Eriosema chicamba?
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
References
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Eriosema chicamba Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.