Entada camerunensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Villiers
Source:
ildis
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia4: 193 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211622
Common Names
- Cameroon Entada
- Entada camerunensis
- Entada africana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Entada camerunensis (also called Aspalathus-Knoppies, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–1.5 m, with small, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Entada camerunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Entada camerunensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Entada camerunensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Entada camerunensis
Entada camerunensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Entada camerunensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada camerunensis?
Entada camerunensis
What is the common name of Entada camerunensis?
Giant African Snail
What is the origin of Entada camerunensis?
West Africa
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
Jean-François Villiers (1943-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villiers' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada camerunensis Villiers: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.