Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hatschbachii
ID:
1324933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fort.-Perez & G.P.Lewis

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.68: 641 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337387

Common Names

  • Eriosema hatschbachii
  • Hatschbach's Eriosema
  • Hatschbach's False Foxglove

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Description

Eriosema hatschbachii (also called Hatschbach's eriosema, among many other common names) is a species of legume found in Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema hatschbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriosema hatschbachii has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small, with two small, pointed cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema hatschbachii can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will usually germinate in 1 - 3 months at 15°C. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Where to Find Eriosema hatschbachii

Eriosema hatschbachii can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Eriosema hatschbachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema hatschbachii?

Eriosema hatschbachii

What is the common name of Eriosema hatschbachii?

Hatschbachii

What is the natural habitat of Eriosema hatschbachii?

Tropical forests of South America

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

Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Ana Paula Fortuna-Perez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fort.-Perez' in the authors string.