Entada rheedei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 16, 2: 325 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195898
Common Names
- Entada rheedei
- Rheede's Entada
- Rheede's Sea-Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Entada rheedei (also called Rheede's Entada, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry deciduous forests, scrub and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Entada rheedei is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of timber, and as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Entada rheedii sub. rheediiEntada rheedei sub. sinohimalensis (Grierson & D.G.Long) S.A.O’Donnell & G.P.Lewis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Entada rheedei is small and white. The seed is a small, black, hard nut. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Entada rheedei is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Entada rheedei
Entada rheedei is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry, deciduous forests and woodlands.
Entada rheedei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada rheedei?
Entada rheedei
What are the common names of Entada rheedei?
African Dream Herb, African Dream Root, and Rheede's Snuff Box
What is the distribution of Entada rheedei?
It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia
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
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493874-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada rheedei Spreng.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.