Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchellum
ID:
174798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174127

Common Names

  • Kudu Root
  • Dwarf Kudu
  • Tamboti

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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosia pulchella (Kunth) DC. [valid]
  • Glycine pulchella Kunth [valid]

Description

Eriosema pulchellum (also called Eriosema pulchellum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema pulchellum is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriosema pulchellum has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white stripe in the middle.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema pulchellum is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Eriosema pulchellum

Eriosema pulchellum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Eriosema pulchellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema pulchellum?

Eriosema pulchellum

What is the common name of Eriosema pulchellum?

Pretty Eriosema

What is the natural habitat of Eriosema pulchellum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.