Dolichos tonkouiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Portères
Source:
ildis
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop.19: 786 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180144
Common Names
- Tonkoui Bean
- Lablab Bean
- Hyacinth Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dolichos tonkouiensis (also called 'Tonkoui Bean', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a small shrub with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dolichos tonkouiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dolichos tonkouiensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two rounded cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dolichos tonkouiensis is a fast-growing, perennial, legume vine that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Dolichos tonkouiensis
Dolichos tonkouiensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Dolichos tonkouiensis FAQ
What is the common name of Dolichos tonkouiensis?
Tonkoui Dolichos
What is the scientific name of Tonkoui Dolichos?
Dolichos tonkouiensis
What is the habitat of Dolichos tonkouiensis?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in western Africa
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,