Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
198758

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Kurz

Source:
ildis

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.45: 255 (1876 publ. 1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198087



Common Names

  • Dunbaria fusca
  • Dark Dunbaria
  • Dark Bean


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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus fuscus Wall. [valid]
  • Atylosia crinita Dunn [valid]
  • Dunbaria flavescens Thuan [valid]
  • Dunbaria fusca fusca [unknown]
  • Vigna fusca (Wall.) A.S.Chauhan [valid]
  • Dunbaria crinita (Dunn) Maesen [valid]

Description

Dunbaria fusca (also called Brown Dunbaria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m. The leaves are trifoliate and have a hairy texture. The flowers are white and grow in racemes. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dunbaria fusca is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dunbaria fusca has yellow flowers with a short corolla tube and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dunbaria fusca is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Dunbaria fusca

Dunbaria fusca is native to tropical regions of South Africa and can be found in moist, well-drained soils.

Dunbaria fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dunbaria fusca?

Dunbaria fusca

What is the common name of Dunbaria fusca?

Fusca

What is the family of Dunbaria fusca?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.