Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staintonii
ID:
204494

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Ohashi & Tateishi

Source:
ildis

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B3: 72 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203823



Common Names

  • Dolichos
  • Staintonii
  • Stainton's Horse-Gram


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Description

Dolichos staintonii (also called Stainton's Dolichos, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Southeast Asia. It has trifoliate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dolichos staintonii is used as a medicinal plant and as a forage crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dolichos staintonii has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by short, thin, brown seed pods. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two opposite pairs of leaflets, which are dark green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dolichos staintonii is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dolichos staintonii

Dolichos staintonii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Dolichos staintonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dolichos staintonii?

Dolichos staintonii

What is the common name of Dolichos staintonii?

Staintonii Dolichos

Where is Dolichos staintonii native to?

India

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

Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Yoichi Tateishi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tateishi' in the authors string.