Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squarrosum
ID:
196198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Walp.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Linnaea13: 536 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195527

Common Names

  • Eriosema Squarrosum
  • Squarrose Eriosema
  • Squarrose Wild Indigo

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Synonyms

  • Eriosema zeyheri E.Mey. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia meyeri Steud. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia zeyheri (E.Mey.) Steud. [valid]
  • Eriosema ambiguum Meisn. ex Krauss [valid]
  • Desmodium squarrosum DC. [valid]
  • Hedysarum squarrosum Thunb. [valid]
  • Desmodium squarrosum acutifolium Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Eriosema reticulatum canescens Meisn. [valid]
  • Crotalaria lineata Thunb. [illegitimate]
  • Eriosema reticulatum E.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Eriosema squarrosum (also called Squarrose 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 squarrosum 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 squarrosum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema squarrosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Eriosema squarrosum

Eriosema squarrosum is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.

Eriosema squarrosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema squarrosum?

Eriosema squarrosum

What are the common names of Eriosema squarrosum?

Squarrose Milkweed

What is the habitat of Eriosema squarrosum?

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

Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.