Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
1035066

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) F.T.Wang & Tang

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Ill. Princ. Pl. China Legum.: 701 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034404

Common Names

  • Eriosema tuberosa
  • Tuberosa Eriosema
  • Tuberosa Eriosema Plant

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Description

Eriosema tuberosa (also called Tuberous Eriosema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema tuberosa is used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriosema tuberosa is a yellow-green, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema tuberosa can be propagated by seed. Plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mix, and keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks. Eriosema tuberosa can also be propagated by division. Divide the plant in the spring or fall, and replant the divisions in well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and the plant in a sunny location.

Where to Find Eriosema tuberosa

Eriosema tuberosa is native to South America and can be found in areas with moist soils.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100333276: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.