Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
dubius
ID:
207868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 78 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207197

Common Names

  • Spatholobus dubius
  • Dubius Spatholobus
  • Dubius

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Synonyms

  • Butea dubia (Prain) Blatt. [valid]

Description

Spatholobus dubius (also called Dubious Snoutbean, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem, native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Spatholobus dubius is used as a food crop, forage crop, and for soil conservation. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spatholobus dubius is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a dark brown, oval-shaped bean. The seedlings are light green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spatholobus dubius can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root. All propagation methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Spatholobus dubius

Spatholobus dubius can be found in the Philippines and Malaysia.

Spatholobus dubius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spatholobus dubius?

Spatholobus dubius

What is the common name of Spatholobus dubius?

Doubtful spatholobus

What is the family of Spatholobus dubius?

Fabaceae

Species in the Spatholobus genus

Spatholobus parviflorus, Spatholobus suberectus, Spatholobus harmandii, Spatholobus discolor, Spatholobus pulcher, Spatholobus varians, Spatholobus biauritus, Spatholobus gengmaensis, Spatholobus uniauritus, Spatholobus acuminatus, Spatholobus pottingeri, Spatholobus crassifolius, Spatholobus latistipulus, Spatholobus merguensis, Spatholobus purpureus, Spatholobus albus, Spatholobus apoensis, Spatholobus auricomus, Spatholobus auritus, Spatholobus bracteolatus, Spatholobus dubius, Spatholobus ferrugineus, Spatholobus gyrocarpus, Spatholobus hirsutus, Spatholobus latibractea, Spatholobus littoralis, Spatholobus macropterus, Spatholobus maingayi, Spatholobus multiflorus, Spatholobus oblongifolius, Spatholobus persicinus, Spatholobus ridleyi, Spatholobus sanguineus, Spatholobus viridis, Spatholobus sinensis, Spatholobus discolor, Spatholobus biauritus, Spatholobus gengmaensis, Spatholobus uniauritus,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References