Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grearii
ID:
1333554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cândido & Fort.-Perez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa263: 123 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346008

Common Names

  • Eriosema grearii
  • Grear's Eriosema
  • Grear's Eriosema Plant

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Description

Eriosema grearii (also called Grear's Eriosema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has a rosette of small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema grearii is an ornamental plant used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriosema grearii has small, yellowish-white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema grearii is a shrub native to India. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.

Where to Find Eriosema grearii

Eriosema grearii is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Eriosema grearii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema grearii?

Eriosema grearii

What is the common name of Eriosema grearii?

None

Where is Eriosema grearii native to?

Peru

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

Ana Paula Fortuna-Perez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fort.-Perez' in the authors string.
Elisa S. Cândido: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cândido' in the authors string.