Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiophylla
ID:
1054133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 70 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053471



Common Names

  • Dioclea lasiophylla
  • Lasiophylla Dioclea
  • Lasiophylla Dioclea


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Description

Dioclea lasiophylla (also called lasiophylla dioclea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a woody base. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioclea lasiophylla is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and rheumatism. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioclea lasiophylla is a small, purple flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioclea lasiophylla is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems in late spring or early summer and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Dioclea lasiophylla

Dioclea lasiophylla is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Species in the Dioclea genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:492648-1: Based on the initial data import