Entada nudiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brenan
Source:
ildis
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.20: 377 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212726
Common Names
- Entada nudiflora
- Nudiflora Entada
- Nudiflora Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Entada nudiflora (also called naked-flowered entada, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It has large, compound leaves and white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Entada nudiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and to provide nitrogen to the soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Entada nudiflora is a yellow-green color with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Entada nudiflora is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Where to Find Entada nudiflora
Entada nudiflora can be found in East Africa.
Entada nudiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada nudiflora?
Entada nudiflora
What is the common name of Entada nudiflora?
Naked-Flowered Entada
Where is Entada nudiflora found?
It is found in tropical 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
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada nudiflora Brenan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.