Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomeratum
ID:
196107

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guill. & Perr.) Hook.f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
W.J.Hooker, Niger Fl.: 313 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195436

Common Names

  • Clustered Eriosema
  • Glomeratum Eriosema
  • Clustered-flowered Eriosema

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Description

Eriosema glomeratum (also called Glomerate Eriosema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa, growing in grasslands and woodlands. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are ovate, with a pointed tip. It has yellow flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema glomeratum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriosema glomeratum var. glomeratum
Eriosema glomeratum var. elongatum Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriosema glomeratum is yellow with a white center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema glomeratum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart and kept moist until established. The plant can also be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring.

Where to Find Eriosema glomeratum

Eriosema glomeratum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Eriosema glomeratum FAQ

What are the common names of Eriosema glomeratum?

Eriosema glomeratum is commonly known as the False Buttonweed

What is the growth habit of Eriosema glomeratum?

Eriosema glomeratum is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit

What is the native range of Eriosema glomeratum?

Eriosema glomeratum is native to South 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

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.