Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Sousa & O.Téllez
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. Autón. México, Bot.64: 28 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240838
Common Names
- Rugosum Eriosema
- Eriosema Rugosum
- Eriosema Rugosum
Description
Eriosema rugosum (also called Rough Eriosema, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has white or pink flowers and grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriosema rugosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriosema rugosum is a white, five-lobed, star-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriosema rugosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Eriosema rugosum
Eriosema rugosum is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas in the western United States and Canada.
Eriosema rugosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosema rugosum?
Eriosema rugosum
What is the common name of Eriosema rugosum?
Rugose Eriosema
What is the natural habitat of Eriosema rugosum?
Dry grassland, scrub and rocky places
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