Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycarpus
ID:
195119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) D.D.Sokoloff

Source:
ildis

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn.37: 130 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194448



Common Names

  • Acmispon
  • Brachycarpus Bird's-foot
  • Brachycarpus Deer-vetch


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Synonyms

  • Lotus humistratus Greene [valid]
  • Lotus brachycarpus (Benth.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex S.Watson [illegitimate]
  • Anisolotus brachycarpus (Benth.) Rydb. [valid]
  • Anisolotus trispermus (Greene) Wooton & Standl. [valid]
  • Lotus trispermus Greene [valid]
  • Hosackia brachycarpa Benth. [valid]
  • Hosackia trisperma (Greene) Brand [valid]

Description

Acmispon brachycarpus (also called ‘Brachycarpus Acmispon’, among many other common names) is a small shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It has a dense, rounded crown and a grayish-brown bark. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acmispon brachycarpus is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acmispon brachycarpus is a bright yellow color with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmispon brachycarpus is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 feet in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be soaked in water for 24 hours before planting. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting.

Where to Find Acmispon brachycarpus

Acmispon brachycarpus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Acmispon brachycarpus FAQ

What is the common name of Acmispon brachycarpus?

Short-Fruited Acmispon

What is the growth habit of Acmispon brachycarpus?

It is a small, deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading growth habit.

What is the soil type of Acmispon brachycarpus?

It prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Dmitri Sokolov (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Sokoloff' in the authors string.