Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mesoponticum
ID:
183997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges.12: 81 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183326

Common Names

  • Mesoponticum
  • Velvet Bean
  • Physostigma

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Synonyms

  • Physostigma mesoponticum baumii Harms [valid]

Description

Physostigma mesoponticum (also called Calabar bean, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is found in open woodland and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Physostigma mesoponticum is mainly used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Physostigma mesoponticum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physostigma mesoponticum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It should be sown in spring in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of 10-15 cm when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Physostigma mesoponticum

Physostigma mesoponticum can be found in tropical Africa.

Physostigma mesoponticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Physostigma mesoponticum?

Physostigma mesoponticum

What is the common name of Physostigma mesoponticum?

Mesopotamian Physostigma

What is the family of Physostigma mesoponticum?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family