Eriosema schweinfurthii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.33: 231 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195520
Common Names
- Schweinfurth's Eriosema
- Schweinfurthii Eriosema
- Eriosema Schweinfurthii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriosema schweinfurthii (also called Schweinfurth's Eriosema, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem base. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriosema schweinfurthii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriosema schweinfurthii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriosema schweinfurthii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe stem cuttings in summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Eriosema schweinfurthii
Eriosema schweinfurthii is native to tropical Africa.
Eriosema schweinfurthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosema schweinfurthii?
Eriosema schweinfurthii
What are the common names of Eriosema schweinfurthii?
Schweinfurth's Milkweed
What is the habitat of Eriosema schweinfurthii?
It is found in grassland, woodland and scrubland habitats
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Eriosema schweinfurthii Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.