Entada gigas - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Fawc. & Rendle
Source:
ildis
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jamaica4: 124 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211706
Common Names
- Entada gigas
- Gigas Entada
- Giant Entada
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- Mimosa gigas L. [valid]
- Entada gigalobium DC. [unknown]
- Entada planoseminata (De Wild.) G.C.C.Gilbert & Bout [deprecated]
- Entada umbonata (De Wild.) G.C.C.Gilbert & Bout [deprecated]
- Entada planoseminata (De Wild.) G.C.C.Gilbert & Boutique [valid]
- Entada umbonata (De Wild.) G.C.C.Gilbert & Boutique [valid]
- Entada scandens umbonata De Wild. [valid]
- Entada gigas umbonata (De Wild.) Baker f. [valid]
- Entada scandens planoseminata De Wild. [valid]
- Entada gigas planoseminata (De Wild.) Baker f. [valid]
- Entada gigas rectocarpa (De Wild.) Baker f. [valid]
- Entada scandens rectocarpa De Wild. [valid]
Description
Entada gigas (also called 'Giant Sea Bean', among many other common names) is a large, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It grows in coastal habitats, and is characterized by its large, woody pods and fragrant white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Entada gigas is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: white, with a yellow center. Seed: large, brown and flattened. Seedlings: thick, erect stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Entada gigas is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Angola. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sunny position.
Where to Find Entada gigas
Entada gigas can be found in tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Entada gigas FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada gigas?
Entada gigas
What is the common name of Entada gigas?
Giant Sea Heart
What is the natural habitat of Entada gigas?
Tropical rainforests and mangroves
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
William Fawcett (1851-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fawc.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada gigas (L.) Fawc. & Rendle: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.