Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanocarpa
ID:
187319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vatke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.19: 68 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186648

Common Names

  • Lennea Melanocarpa
  • Black-Fruited Lennea
  • Black-Fruited Lennea

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Synonyms

  • Robinia melanocarpa Schltdl. [valid]
  • Lennea robinioides Klotzsch [illegitimate]
  • Calomorphe ehrenbergiana Kunze ex Walp. [valid]

Description

Lennea melanocarpa (also called Black-fruited Lennea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has small yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves. It prefers moist soils and can be found in grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lennea melanocarpa is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lennea melanocarpa is a small, white to pink flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lennea melanocarpa is a perennial shrub native to tropical Asia. It 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, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Lennea melanocarpa

Lennea melanocarpa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Lennea melanocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lennea melanocarpa?

Lennea melanocarpa

What is the common name of Lennea melanocarpa?

Black-fruited Lennea

What is the natural habitat of Lennea melanocarpa?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Species in the Lennea genus

Species in the Fabaceae family