Aphanocalyx djumaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
djumaensis
ID:
213368
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. Outre-Mer, Cl. Sci. Nat. Méd., Collect. 8vo, n.s., 30(2): 263 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212697
Common Names
- Aphanocalyx djumaensis
- Djuma Vetchling
- Djuma Pea
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- Cynometra djumaensis De Wild. [valid]
Description
Aphanocalyx djumaensis (also called Djuma pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a slender stem with small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to East Africa and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aphanocalyx djumaensis is used as a medicinal plant in traditional African medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-malarial properties. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aphanocalyx djumaensis is a yellow-green color with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aphanocalyx djumaensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Aphanocalyx djumaensis
Aphanocalyx djumaensis can be found in East Africa.
Aphanocalyx djumaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphanocalyx djumaensis?
Aphanocalyx djumaensis
What is the common name of Aphanocalyx djumaensis?
Djuma Pea
Where is Aphanocalyx djumaensis found?
It is found in Ethiopia
Species in the Aphanocalyx genus
Aphanocalyx jenseniae, Aphanocalyx ledermannii, Aphanocalyx microphyllus, Aphanocalyx obscurus, Aphanocalyx pectinatus, Aphanocalyx pteridophyllus, Aphanocalyx hedinii, Aphanocalyx richardsiae, Aphanocalyx trapnellii, Aphanocalyx heitzii, Aphanocalyx libellula, Aphanocalyx cynometroides, Aphanocalyx djumaensis, Aphanocalyx margininervatus, Aphanocalyx marginervatus,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Aphanocalyx djumaensis (De Wild.) J.Léonard: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.