Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufum
ID:
174803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 347 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174132

Common Names

  • Red Kudu Root
  • Red Kudu
  • Red Tamboti

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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosia rufa (Kunth) DC. [valid]
  • Glycine rufa Kunth [valid]
  • Eriosema adulterinum Urb. & Ekman [unknown]

Description

Eriosema rufum (also called Eriosema rufum, 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 rufum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriosema rufum var. macrostachyum (DC.) G.Don
Eriosema rufum var. rufum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriosema rufum is a yellow-orange color, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema rufum 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 rufum

Eriosema rufum is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Eriosema rufum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema rufum?

Eriosema rufum

What is the common name of Eriosema rufum?

Red Eriosema

What is the natural habitat of Eriosema rufum?

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.