Macrotyloma fimbriatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fimbriatum
ID:
182670
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 403 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181999
Common Names
- Fimbriatum Bean
- Macrotyloma Bean
- Bean of Fimbriatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Dolichos fimbriatus Harms [valid]
- Dolichos esculentus De Wild. [valid]
Description
Macrotyloma fimbriatum (also called Fimbriate horsegram, among many other common names) is a legume native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an annual plant that grows up to 1.2 m in height and has trifoliate leaves. The plant is found in dry, sandy soils in tropical and subtropical regions and is often used as a fodder crop.
Uses & Benefits
Macrotyloma fimbriatum is used as a forage crop, for soil improvement, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macrotyloma fimbriatum has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, narrow calyx. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrotyloma fimbriatum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds, cuttings, or air layering.
Where to Find Macrotyloma fimbriatum
Macrotyloma fimbriatum is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland forests, woodlands, and savannas. It is also cultivated in other tropical regions.
Macrotyloma fimbriatum FAQ
What are the common names of Macrotyloma fimbriatum?
Fringed Horsegram
What is the native range of Macrotyloma fimbriatum?
India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan
What type of soil does Macrotyloma fimbriatum prefer?
Well-drained, loamy soil
Species in the Macrotyloma genus
Macrotyloma africanum, Macrotyloma axillare, Macrotyloma bieense, Macrotyloma biflorum, Macrotyloma brevicaule, Macrotyloma coddii, Macrotyloma daltonii, Macrotyloma decipiens, Macrotyloma densiflorum, Macrotyloma dewildemanianum, Macrotyloma ellipticum, Macrotyloma fimbriatum, Macrotyloma geocarpum, Macrotyloma hockii, Macrotyloma maranguense, Macrotyloma oliganthum, Macrotyloma prostratum, Macrotyloma rupestre, Macrotyloma schweinfurthii, Macrotyloma stenophyllum, Macrotyloma stipulosum, Macrotyloma tenuiflorum, Macrotyloma uniflorum, Macrotyloma ciliatum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Macrotyloma fimbriatum (Harms) Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.