Status:
valid
Authors:
(Little) Klitg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.11: 444 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061944
Common Names
- Browneopsis disepala
- Two-sepaled Browneopsis
- Two-sepaled False Indigo
Description
Browneopsis disepala (also called the Two-sepaled Browneopsis, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter high. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry savannahs and woodlands. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are small and oval-shaped.
Uses & Benefits
Browneopsis disepala is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Browneopsis disepala is a small, yellow, pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, round, hard seed. Seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, light green leaves.
Where to Find Browneopsis disepala
Browneopsis disepala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
Species in the Browneopsis genus
Species in the Fabaceae family