Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) Taub.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler & K.A.E.Prantl, Nat. Pflanzenfam.3(3): 360 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180391
Common Names
- Eminia holubii
- Holub's Eminia
- Holub's Cassia
Synonyms
- Eminia noldeana Harms [valid]
- Eminia polyadenia Hauman [valid]
- Rhynchosia holubii Hemsl. [valid]
- Eminia polyadenia intermedia Hauman [valid]
Description
Eminia holubii (also called Holub's Eminia, among many other common names) is an erect shrub with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay, and grows in dry open woodlands, savannas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Eminia holubii is used as a food source, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Eminia holubii is yellow and has 5 petals. Seed is brown and round in shape. Seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eminia holubii is a fast-growing, annual plant that can reach a height of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which can be sown directly into the soil or started indoors. It is important to keep the soil moist while the seedlings are establishing.
Where to Find Eminia holubii
Eminia holubii is native to Africa and can be found in dry savanna regions of the continent.
Eminia holubii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eminia holubii?
Eminia holubii
What is the common name of Eminia holubii?
Holub's eminia
What is the natural habitat of Eminia holubii?
Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and scrublands
Species in the Eminia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family