Entada tuberosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Vig.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)13: 346 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195899
Common Names
- Entada tuberosa
- Tuberous Entada
- Tuberous Sea-Bean
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- Entada tuberosa tuberosa [unknown]
- Entada tuberosa pubescens Brenan [unknown]
Description
Entada tuberosa (also called Tuberous 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 tuberosa is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of timber, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Entada tuberosa 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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Entada tuberosa is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber with large, leathery, pinnate leaves and long, woody seedpods. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. It can also be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the stems in spring or summer.
Where to Find Entada tuberosa
Entada tuberosa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry, deciduous forests and woodlands.
Entada tuberosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada tuberosa?
Entada tuberosa
What are the common names of Entada tuberosa?
African Dream Herb, African Dream Root, and Tuberous Snuff Box
What is the distribution of Entada tuberosa?
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
René Viguier (1880-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Vig.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada tuberosa R.Vig.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.