Browneopsis macrofoliolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrofoliolata
ID:
1062607
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klitg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.11: 446 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061945
Common Names
- Browneopsis macrofoliolata
- Large-leaved Browneopsis
- Large-leaved False Indigo
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Browneopsis macrofoliolata (also called the Large-leaved 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 large and oval-shaped.
Uses & Benefits
Browneopsis macrofoliolata 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 macrofoliolata 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.
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Browneopsis macrofoliolata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
Species in the Browneopsis genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Bente Bang Klitgaard (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klitg.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Browneopsis macrofoliolata Klitg.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.