Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 76 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207195
Common Names
- Spatholobus bracteolatus
- Bracteolatus Spatholobus
- Bracteolatus
Synonyms
- Butea bracteolatus (King) Blatt. [unknown]
- Butea bracteolata (Prain) Blatt. [valid]
Description
Spatholobus bracteolatus (also called Bracteolate Snoutbean, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem, native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Spatholobus bracteolatus is used as a food crop, forage crop, and for soil conservation. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spatholobus bracteolatus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a dark brown, oval-shaped bean. The seedlings are light green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spatholobus bracteolatus can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root. All propagation methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Spatholobus bracteolatus
Spatholobus bracteolatus can be found in the Philippines and Malaysia.
Spatholobus bracteolatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spatholobus bracteolatus?
Spatholobus bracteolatus
What is the common name of Spatholobus bracteolatus?
Bracteolate spatholobus
What is the family of Spatholobus bracteolatus?
Fabaceae
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