Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lebrunii
ID:
196130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Staner & De Craene

Source:
ildis

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 6, 1: 73 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195459

Common Names

  • Lebrunii Legume
  • Lebrun Legume
  • Eriosema Lebrunii

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Description

Eriosema lebrunii (also called Lebrun'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 lebrunii 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 lebrunii is white or pinkish with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema lebrunii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Eriosema lebrunii

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

Eriosema lebrunii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema lebrunii?

Eriosema lebrunii

What is the common name of Eriosema lebrunii?

Lebrun's Eriosema

What is the natural habitat of Eriosema lebrunii?

Eriosema lebrunii 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.