Macrolenes esetosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esetosa
ID:
1553355
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Craib) Karton.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 71(1): 208. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033141
Common Names
- Esetosa Macrolenes
- Esetose Macrolenes
- Esetose Water-willow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrolenes esetosa (also called Esetosa, among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has small, yellow flowers and small, round, brown fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Macrolenes esetosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrolenes esetosa is yellow-green, with 6-7 petals. The seed is a small, round nut, containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite, elliptic leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrolenes esetosa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Macrolenes esetosa
Macrolenes esetosa is native to Thailand.
Macrolenes esetosa FAQ
What are the common names of Macrolenes esetosa?
Esetose Macrolenes
What is the natural habitat of Macrolenes esetosa?
It is found in the tropical forests of India
What is the average height of Macrolenes esetosa?
It can reach a height of up to 10 meters
Species in the Macrolenes genus
Macrolenes annulata, Macrolenes bipulvinata, Macrolenes echinulata, Macrolenes glabrata, Macrolenes muscosa, Macrolenes neglecta, Macrolenes nemorosa, Macrolenes pachygyna, Macrolenes stellulata, Macrolenes subulata, Macrolenes dimorpha, Macrolenes hirsuta, Macrolenes rufolanata, Macrolenes alstonii, Macrolenes rostrata, Macrolenes johorensis, Macrolenes porphyrocarpa, Macrolenes atrobrunnea, Macrolenes marumioides, Macrolenes bruneiensis, Macrolenes veldkampii, Macrolenes esetosa, Macrolenes hirsutoidea, Macrolenes macrosepala, Macrolenes floccosa, Macrolenes tuberculata,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,