Entada mossamhicensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torre
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Contr. Conhec. Fl. Mocamb. 2: 88 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668190
Common Names
- Entada mossamhicensis
- Mossamhicensis Entada
- Entada
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Entada mossamhicensis (also called Mossamedes Dream Herb, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 4 m tall, with large, pinnate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Entada mossamhicensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Entada mossamhicensis are white and yellow in color, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Entada mossamhicensis is a deciduous shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is best propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or by layering in spring. It can also be grown from seed, but germination is slow and erratic.
Where to Find Entada mossamhicensis
Entada mossamhicensis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Entada mossamhicensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada mossamhicensis?
Entada mossamhicensis
What is the family of Entada mossamhicensis?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Entada mossamhicensis?
Mossamhicensis
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
Antonio Rocha da Torre (1904-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493855-1: Based on the initial data import