Entada bacillaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.White
Source:
ildis
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 33: 5 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211317
Common Names
- Entada bacillaris
- African Dream Herb
- Sea Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Entada bacillaris (also called 'Bacillaris entada', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas, and is characterized by its large, white flowers and thick, woody stems.
Uses & Benefits
Entada bacillaris is used as an ornamental plant and also for erosion control. It has also been used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Entada bacillaris var. bacillarisEntada bacillaris var. plurijuga Brenan
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Entada bacillaris has small, yellow flowers, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Entada bacillaris is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Entada bacillaris
Entada bacillaris is native to South Africa.
Entada bacillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada bacillaris?
Entada bacillaris
What is the common name of Entada bacillaris?
African Dream Herb
What is the natural habitat of Entada bacillaris?
It is native to tropical Africa and is found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.
Species in the Entada genus
Entada polyphylla, Entada polystachya, Entada rheedii, Entada phaseoloides, Entada louvelii, Entada pervillei, Entada rheedei, Entada tuberosa, Entada glandulosa, Entada tonkinensis, Entada reticulata, Entada spiralis, Entada abyssinica, Entada borneensis, Entada parvifolia, Entada africana, Entada arenaria, Entada bacillaris, Entada chrysostachys, Entada dolichorrhachis, Entada camerunensis, Entada gigas, Entada hockii, Entada leptostachya, Entada mannii, Entada mossambicensis, Entada nudiflora, Entada phaneroneura, Entada spinescens, Entada stuhlmannii, Entada wahlbergia, Entada mossamhicensis, Entada zeylanica, Entada simplicata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada bacillaris F.White: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.