Dolichos brevidentatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mackinder
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.54: 421 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034378
Common Names
- Dolichos brevidentatus
- Brevidentatus Dolichos
- Brevidentatus Dolichos Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dolichos brevidentatus (also called Short-toothed Horseshoe Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dolichos brevidentatus is used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dolichos brevidentatus has small, yellow flowers with a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dolichos brevidentatus is a perennial shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 2 m. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be covered lightly with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Dolichos brevidentatus
Dolichos brevidentatus is native to the tropical regions of Africa and can be found in areas with sandy soils.
Species in the Dolichos genus
Dolichos aciphyllus, Dolichos angustissimus, Dolichos antunesii, Dolichos argyros, Dolichos axilliflorus, Dolichos bianoensis, Dolichos cardiophyllus, Dolichos complanatus, Dolichos compressus, Dolichos corymbosus, Dolichos decumbens, Dolichos dinklagei, Dolichos dongaluta, Dolichos elatus, Dolichos falciformis, Dolichos filifoliolus, Dolichos glabratus, Dolichos glabrescens, Dolichos grandistipulatus, Dolichos gululu, Dolichos hastiformis, Dolichos hastaeformis, Dolichos homblei, Dolichos ichthyophone, Dolichos junodii, Dolichos karaviaensis, Dolichos katali, Dolichos kilimandscharicus, Dolichos linearifolius, Dolichos linearis, Dolichos longipes, Dolichos lualabensis, Dolichos luticola, Dolichos magnificus, Dolichos mendoncae, Dolichos nimbaensis, Dolichos oliveri, Dolichos peglerae, Dolichos petiolatus, Dolichos pratensis, Dolichos pseudocajanus, Dolichos pseudocomplanatus, Dolichos quarrei, Dolichos reptans, Dolichos schweinfurthii, Dolichos sericeus, Dolichos sericophyllus, Dolichos serpens, Dolichos simplicifolius, Dolichos splendens,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Barbara Ann Mackinder (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mackinder' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dolichos brevidentatus Mackinder: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.