Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinense
ID:
189082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur.19(Suppl. 1): 31 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188411

Common Names

  • Eriosema chinense
  • Chinese Eriosema
  • Chinese Eriosema Pea

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Synonyms

  • Eriosema himalaicum H.Ohashi [valid]
  • Crotalaria tuberosa D.Don [valid]
  • Eriosema tuberosum (D.Don) Wang & T.Tang [illegitimate]
  • Rhynchosia virgata Graham [invalid]
  • Pyrrhotrichia tuberosa Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia grahamii Wall. [invalid]
  • Crotalaria hamiltonii F.Dietr. [illegitimate]

Description

Eriosema chinense (also called Chinese Eriosema, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema chinense is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriosema chinense has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema chinense is a hardy shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Eriosema chinense

Eriosema chinense is native to China and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Eriosema chinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema chinense?

Eriosema chinense

What type of plant is Eriosema chinense?

Legume

Where is Eriosema chinense found?

Australia

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