Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 229 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195372
Common Names
- Flemingioides Eriosema
- Flemingioides Velvet Bean
- Flemingioides Velvet-bean
Description
Eriosema flemingioides (also called Fleming's Eriosema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils, and is found in open areas, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriosema flemingioides is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriosema flemingioides has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriosema flemingioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Eriosema flemingioides
Eriosema flemingioides is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and Ethiopia, and is also found in India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands, often in disturbed areas.
Eriosema flemingioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosema flemingioides?
Eriosema flemingioides
What is the common name of Eriosema flemingioides?
Flemingioides Eriosema
What is the natural habitat of Eriosema flemingioides?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of tropical Africa.
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