Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
acuminatus
ID:
201216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
F.A.W.Miquel, Pl. Jungh.: 238 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200545



Common Names

  • Spatholobus acuminatus
  • Acuminate Spatholobus
  • Kudu Bean


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Synonyms

  • Spatholobus pallidus Craib [valid]
  • Spatholobus listeri Prain [valid]
  • Spatholobus roseus Prain [valid]
  • Spatholobus squamiger Prain [valid]
  • Butea acuminata (Benth.) Kurz [unknown]
  • Butea listeri (Prain) Blatt. [valid]
  • Butea rosea (Prain) Blatt. [valid]
  • Butea squamigera (Prain) Blatt. [valid]
  • Butea squamiger (Prain) Blatt. [deprecated]
  • Butea roseus (Prain) Blatt. [unknown]
  • Pongamia rosea Wall. [invalid]
  • Pongamia rigida Graham [invalid]
  • Spatholobus riparius Prain [valid]
  • Butea riparia (Prain) Blatt. [valid]
  • Derris amherstiana Thoth. [valid]
  • Butea acuminata (Benth.) Wall. ex Kurz [unknown]

Description

Spatholobus acuminatus (also called Acuminate Spatholobus, among many other common names) is an evergreen climber with trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Spatholobus acuminatus is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder crop, and as a soil-binding plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spatholobus acuminatus has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spatholobus acuminatus can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm.

Where to Find Spatholobus acuminatus

Spatholobus acuminatus can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Spatholobus acuminatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spatholobus acuminatus?

Spatholobus acuminatus

What is the common name of Spatholobus acuminatus?

Chinese Bauhinia

What is the natural habitat of Spatholobus acuminatus?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Species in the Spatholobus genus

Spatholobus parviflorus, Spatholobus suberectus, Spatholobus harmandii, Spatholobus discolor, Spatholobus pulcher, Spatholobus varians, Spatholobus biauritus, Spatholobus gengmaensis, Spatholobus uniauritus, Spatholobus acuminatus, Spatholobus pottingeri, Spatholobus crassifolius, Spatholobus latistipulus, Spatholobus merguensis, Spatholobus purpureus, Spatholobus albus, Spatholobus apoensis, Spatholobus auricomus, Spatholobus auritus, Spatholobus bracteolatus, Spatholobus dubius, Spatholobus ferrugineus, Spatholobus gyrocarpus, Spatholobus hirsutus, Spatholobus latibractea, Spatholobus littoralis, Spatholobus macropterus, Spatholobus maingayi, Spatholobus multiflorus, Spatholobus oblongifolius, Spatholobus persicinus, Spatholobus ridleyi, Spatholobus sanguineus, Spatholobus viridis, Spatholobus sinensis, Spatholobus discolor, Spatholobus biauritus, Spatholobus gengmaensis, Spatholobus uniauritus,

Species in the Fabaceae family