Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lathyroides
ID:
182401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Urb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill.9: 457 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181730

Common Names

  • Macroptilium lathyroides
  • Climbing Senna
  • Lathyroides Senna

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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus lathyroides L. [valid]
  • Phaseolus semierectus L. [valid]
  • Phaseolus crotalarioides Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Phaseolus maritimus Benth. [valid]
  • Phaseolus hastifolius Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Phaseolus semierectus angustifolius Benth. [valid]
  • Macroptilium lathyroides semierectum (L.) Urb. [valid]
  • Phaseolus psoraleoides Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Phaseolus hastaefolius Benth. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus cinnabarinus Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Phasellus lathyroides (L.) Moench [valid]
  • Phaseolus lathyroides chacoensis Hassl. [valid]
  • Phaseolus lathyroides semierectus (L.) Hassl. [valid]
  • Phaseolus lathyroides hirsutus Hassl. [valid]
  • Phaseolus lathyroides repandus Hassl. [valid]
  • Phaseolus semierectus nanus Benth. [valid]
  • Phaseolus semierectus subhastatus Benth. [valid]
  • Phaseolus strictus A.Braun & C.D.Bouché [valid]
  • Macroptilium lathyroides bustarretianum Stehlé [valid]
  • Macroptilium lathyroides lathyroides [unknown]
  • Macroptilium lathyroides angustifolium Stehlé [valid]
  • Phaseolus lathyroides typicus Hassl. [invalid]
  • Phaseolus lathyroides genuinus Hassl. [valid]
  • Phaseolus lathyroides hastifolius Hassl. [valid]
  • Phaseolus semierectus gracilis M.Gómez [valid]
  • Phaseolus candidus maritimus Hassl. [valid]
  • Phaseolus lathyroides nanus Hassl. [valid]
  • Lotus maritimus Vell. [illegitimate]
  • Phaseolus semierectus angustifolius Micheli [illegitimate]

Description

Macroptilium lathyroides (also called sessile-flowered bush-bean, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Uses & Benefits

Macroptilium lathyroides is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil conditioner, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macroptilium lathyroides has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macroptilium lathyroides is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant legume that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be propagated by direct sowing or by cuttings.

Where to Find Macroptilium lathyroides

Macroptilium lathyroides is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Macroptilium lathyroides FAQ

What is the common name of Macroptilium lathyroides?

Lathyroides Macroptilium

What is the native range of Macroptilium lathyroides?

South America

What is the growth habit of Macroptilium lathyroides?

It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 15 feet tall

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.