Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erubescens
ID:
176992

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Legum. Trop. Africa: 304 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176321

Common Names

  • Smithia Erubescens
  • Pink Smithia
  • Pink Flowered Smithia

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Synonyms

  • Aeschynomene erubescens E.Mey. [valid]

Description

Smithia erubescens (also called Rosy Smithia, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub, usually up to 1 m tall, with a spreading, rounded crown. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is typically found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Smithia erubescens is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smithia erubescens has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smithia erubescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Smithia erubescens

Smithia erubescens is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Smithia erubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smithia erubescens?

Smithia erubescens

What is the common name of Smithia erubescens?

Red-flowered Smithia

What is the natural habitat of Smithia erubescens?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Smithia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.