Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latericola
ID:
196124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.-Fel.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195453

Common Names

  • Latericola Legume
  • Lateral Legume
  • Eriosema Legume

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Description

Eriosema latericola (also called Latericola 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 latericola 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 latericola 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 latericola is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Eriosema latericola

Eriosema latericola is native to tropical Africa. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, and Zaire.

Eriosema latericola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema latericola?

Eriosema latericola

What is the common name of Eriosema latericola?

Latericola Eriosema

What is the natural habitat of Eriosema latericola?

Eriosema latericola 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

The Plant List v1.1 record ild-42040: Based on the initial data import
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fel.' in the authors string.