Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugosum
ID:
1241500

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

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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.

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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