Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
749148

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


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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.

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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

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.