Eriosema gossweileri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.71(Suppl. 1): 230 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195437
Common Names
- Gossweileri Eriosema
- Gossweiler's Eriosema
- Gossweiler Eriosema
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriosema gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's 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 gossweileri has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriosema gossweileri 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriosema gossweileri 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 gossweileri
Eriosema gossweileri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Eriosema gossweileri FAQ
What are the common names of Eriosema gossweileri?
Eriosema gossweileri is commonly known as the False Buttonweed
What is the growth habit of Eriosema gossweileri?
Eriosema gossweileri is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit
What is the native range of Eriosema gossweileri?
Eriosema gossweileri 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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Eriosema gossweileri Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.