Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ferrugineus
ID:
207869

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zoll. & Moritzi) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207198



Common Names

  • Spatholobus ferrugineus
  • Ferrugineus Spatholobus
  • Ferrugineus


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Synonyms

  • Drebbelia ferrugineus Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]
  • Butea ferrugineus (Zoll. & Moritzi) Blatt. [unknown]
  • Butea ferruginea (Zoll. & Moritzi) Blatt. [valid]
  • Drebbelia ferruginea Zoll. & Moritzi [valid]

Description

Spatholobus ferrugineus (also called Rusty 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 ferrugineus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Spatholobus ferrugineus var. acutis Ridd.-Num.
Spatholobus ferrugineus var. sericophyllus Ridl.
Spatholobus ferrugineus var. ferrugineus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spatholobus ferrugineus is a yellow-orange color and is about 4 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape with a length of about 1 cm. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spatholobus ferrugineus 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 ferrugineus

Spatholobus ferrugineus can be found in the Philippines and Malaysia.

Spatholobus ferrugineus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spatholobus ferrugineus?

Spatholobus ferrugineus

What is the common name of Spatholobus ferrugineus?

Rusty spatholobus

What is the family of Spatholobus ferrugineus?

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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
Alexander Moritzi (1806-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moritzi' in the authors string.