Status:
valid
Authors:
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) B.-E.van Wyk & Boatwr.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon60: 170 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748481
Common Names
- Ezoloba Macrocarpa
- Large-Fruited Ezoloba
- Large-Fruited Elatostema
Description
Ezoloba macrocarpa (also called large-fruited ezoloba, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has white to pink flowers and is found in dry, rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ezoloba macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ezoloba macrocarpa has small, white flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped drupe. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ezoloba macrocarpa can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not overwatered.
Where to Find Ezoloba macrocarpa
Ezoloba macrocarpa is native to tropical Africa.
Ezoloba macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ezoloba macrocarpa?
Ezoloba macrocarpa
What is the common name of Ezoloba macrocarpa?
Large-Fruited Ezoloba
Where is Ezoloba macrocarpa native to?
Brazil
Species in the Ezoloba genus
Species in the Fabaceae family