Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
187106

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Desv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris4: 324 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186435

Common Names

  • Phyllodium elegans
  • Elegant Phyllodium
  • Elegant False Tamarind

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Synonyms

  • Desmodium blandum Meeuwen [valid]
  • Hedysarum elegans Lour. [valid]
  • Desmodium elegans (Lour.) Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Dicerma elegans (Lour.) DC. [valid]
  • Aeschynomene heterophylla Lour. [unknown]
  • Zornia elegans (Lour.) Pers. [valid]
  • Phyllodium elegans javanicum Schindl. [valid]
  • Phyllodium elegans typicum Schindl. [invalid]

Description

Phyllodium elegans (also called Elegant Phyllodium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a slender stem and its leaves are compound with three pairs of leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllodium elegans is used as an insecticide and pesticide. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllodium elegans is a small, white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllodium elegans is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Phyllodium elegans

Phyllodium elegans is native to India. It can be found in open grasslands and along roadsides.

Phyllodium elegans FAQ

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Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.