Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
longipes
ID:
187495

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Hauman

Source:
ildis

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles25: 98 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186824

Common Names

  • Pseudoeriosema longipes
  • Long-stalked False Eriosema
  • False Eriosema

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Synonyms

  • Glycine longipes Harms [valid]
  • Pseudoeriosema homblei latistipulatum Hauman [unknown]

Description

Pseudoeriosema longipes (also called African Sesbania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along riverbanks. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoeriosema longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudoeriosema longipes has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoeriosema longipes is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Pseudoeriosema longipes

Pseudoeriosema longipes is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It is also found in India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Pseudoeriosema longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudoeriosema longipes?

Pseudoeriosema longipes

What is the common name of Pseudoeriosema longipes?

Longipes

What is the natural habitat of Pseudoeriosema longipes?

Dry open forests and woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.