Entada pervillei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vatke) R.Vig.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)13: 347 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195894
Common Names
- Entada pervillei
- Pervillé's Entada
- Pervillé's Sea-Bean
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- Entada pervillei genuina R.Vig. [invalid]
- Piptadenia pervillei Vatke [valid]
Description
Entada pervillei (also called Perville's Entada, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry deciduous forests, scrub and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Entada pervillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Entada pervillei is small and white. The seed is a small, black, hard nut. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a short stem.
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Entada pervillei is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Entada pervillei
Entada pervillei is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry, deciduous forests and woodlands.
Entada pervillei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entada pervillei?
Entada pervillei
What are the common names of Entada pervillei?
African Dream Herb, African Dream Root, and Perville's Snuff Box
What is the distribution of Entada pervillei?
It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia
Species in the Entada genus
Entada polyphylla, Entada polystachya, Entada rheedii, Entada phaseoloides, Entada louvelii, Entada pervillei, Entada rheedei, Entada tuberosa, Entada glandulosa, Entada tonkinensis, Entada reticulata, Entada spiralis, Entada abyssinica, Entada borneensis, Entada parvifolia, Entada africana, Entada arenaria, Entada bacillaris, Entada chrysostachys, Entada dolichorrhachis, Entada camerunensis, Entada gigas, Entada hockii, Entada leptostachya, Entada mannii, Entada mossambicensis, Entada nudiflora, Entada phaneroneura, Entada spinescens, Entada stuhlmannii, Entada wahlbergia, Entada mossamhicensis, Entada zeylanica, Entada simplicata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
René Viguier (1880-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Vig.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Entada pervillei (Vatke) R.Vig.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.