Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molle
ID:
196148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. ex Milne-Redh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.5: 360 (1950 publ. 1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195477

Common Names

  • Molle Eriosema
  • Soft Eriosema
  • Eriosema Molle

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Description

Eriosema molle (also called 'Soft Eriosema' and 'Molle Eriosema', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a velvety texture. It has white flowers with yellow centers and is found in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema molle 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 molle 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 molle can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe stem cuttings in summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Eriosema molle

Eriosema molle is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Eriosema molle FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema molle?

Eriosema molle

What is the common name of Eriosema molle?

Soft Eriosema

What type of plant is Eriosema molle?

Herb

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

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.