Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jurionianum
ID:
196115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Staner & De Craene

Source:
ildis

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Rev. Zool. Bot. Africaines24: 287 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195444

Common Names

  • Jurionianum Eriosema
  • Adamii Eriosema
  • Adam's Eriosema

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Description

Eriosema jurionianum (also called Jurion'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 jurionianum is used in traditional medicine for treating 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 jurionianum 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 jurionianum 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 jurionianum

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

Eriosema jurionianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema jurionianum?

Eriosema jurionianum

What is the common name of Eriosema jurionianum?

Jurionian Eriosema

What is the natural habitat of Eriosema jurionianum?

Eriosema jurionianum is native to 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

References

Pierre Staner (1901-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staner' in the authors string.
Albert De Craene (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Craene' in the authors string.