Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psoraleoides
ID:
196067

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 348 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195396

Common Names

  • Psoralea Wild Indigo
  • Psoralea Eriosema
  • Psoralea Indigo

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Synonyms

  • Eriosema cajanoides (Guill. & Perr.) Hook.f. [valid]
  • Eriosema proschii Briq. [valid]
  • Eriosema psoraloides (Lam.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Crotalaria psoraleoides Lam. [valid]
  • Crotalaria psoraloides Lam. [unknown]
  • Rhynchosia psoraleoides (Lam.) DC. [unknown]
  • Rhynchosia psoraloides (Lam.) DC. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia cajanoides Guill. & Perr. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia polystachya A.Rich. [valid]
  • Eriosema incanum Klotzsch [valid]
  • Eriosema macrophyllum Klotzsch [valid]
  • Eriosema psoraleoides grandiflorum Staner & De Craene [unknown]
  • Eriosema floribundum Klotzsch [illegitimate]
  • Eriosema polystachyum (A.Rich.) E.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Eriosema psoraleoides (also called Psoralea Eriosema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, where it is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It typically grows in open and disturbed areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema psoraleoides is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, skin diseases, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriosema psoraleoides has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema psoraleoides 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 psoraleoides

Eriosema psoraleoides is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in open, grassy areas and along roadsides.

Eriosema psoraleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema psoraleoides?

Eriosema psoraleoides

What is the common name of Eriosema psoraleoides?

Psoralea-like Eriosema

What is the family of Eriosema psoraleoides?

Fabaceae

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.