Status:
valid
Authors:
(Retz.) Schindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.20: 279 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186603
Common Names
- Dendrolobium triangulare
- Three-angled Dendrolobium
- Three-angled Tree Pea
Synonyms
- Desmodium triangulare (Retz.) Merr. [valid]
- Hedysarum triangulare Retz. [valid]
- Desmodium cephalotes (Roxb.) Benth. [unknown]
- Desmodium paleaceum sensu auct. [deprecated]
Description
Dendrolobium triangulare (also called Triangular dendrolobium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are trifoliate. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrolobium triangulare is a shrub native to South East Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dendrolobium triangulare sub. cephalotoides (Craib) H.Ohashi
Dendrolobium triangulare sub. triangulare
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrolobium triangulare is a small, white to pink flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrolobium triangulare is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm location until they are established.
Where to Find Dendrolobium triangulare
Dendrolobium triangulare can be found in the dry forests of India.
Dendrolobium triangulare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrolobium triangulare?
Dendrolobium triangulare
What are the common names of Dendrolobium triangulare?
Triangular dendrolobium and triangular
What is the native range of Dendrolobium triangulare?
Australia
Species in the Dendrolobium genus
Dendrolobium triangulare,
Dendrolobium stipatum,
Dendrolobium umbellatum,
Dendrolobium cheelii,
Dendrolobium polyneurum,
Dendrolobium lanceolatum,
Dendrolobium dispermum,
Dendrolobium baccatum,
Dendrolobium olivaceum,
Dendrolobium rostratum,
Dendrolobium rugosum,
Dendrolobium thorelii,
Dendrolobium cumingianum,
Dendrolobium ursinum,
Dendrolobium arbuscula,
Dendrolobium geesinkii,
Dendrolobium papuacola,
Dendrolobium quinquepetalum,
Dendrolobium multiflorum,
Dendrolobium arbuscula,
Dendrolobium polyneurum,
Species in the Fabaceae family