Entada zeylanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Misc. Pap. Landbouwhoogeschool19: 226 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668203
Common Names
- Entada zeylanica
- Zeylanica Entada
- Entada
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Entada zeylanica (also called Ceylon Bean, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that is native to tropical Asia. It has an upright, arching habit and grows to a height of 2-3 m. It has large, white flowers with four wings and long, bean-like fruits. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Entada zeylanica 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 zeylanica 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 zeylanica is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber that can reach heights of up to 20 m. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, and layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and rooted in a sandy soil. Layering is done by burying a mature stem in the soil and allowing it to root before severing it from the parent plant.
Where to Find Entada zeylanica
Entada zeylanica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Entada zeylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada zeylanica?
Entada zeylanica
What is the family of Entada zeylanica?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Entada zeylanica?
Zeylanica
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
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493896-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada zeylanica Kosterm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.