Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles21: 127 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212737
Common Names
- Aphanocalyx margininervatus
- Margininervatus Aphanocalyx
- Margininervatus Tree
Description
Aphanocalyx margininervatus (also called 'Vetch', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a single stem and a climbing habit. It is native to Algeria and grows in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Aphanocalyx margininervatus 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
Aphanocalyx margininervatus has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aphanocalyx margininervatus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought. Propagation is by seed, which 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 grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Where to Find Aphanocalyx margininervatus
Aphanocalyx margininervatus can be found in dry, sandy soils in the western United States, from California to Nebraska and east to Texas.
Aphanocalyx margininervatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphanocalyx margininervatus?
Aphanocalyx margininervatus
What is the common name of Aphanocalyx margininervatus?
None
What type of plant is Aphanocalyx margininervatus?
Herb
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