Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
adenoides
ID:
211682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 190 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211011

Common Names

  • Melolobium adenoides
  • Adenoid Melolobium
  • Adenoid Velvetbush

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Synonyms

  • Melolobium karasbergense L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Melolobium viscidulum (E.Mey.) Steud. [valid]
  • Melolobium collinum Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Trigonella villosa Thunb. [valid]
  • Trigonella tenuior Thunb. ex Harv. [invalid]
  • Trigonella subinermis Thunb. ex Harv. [invalid]
  • Trigonella armata Thunb. [valid]
  • Sphingium viscidulum E.Mey. [valid]
  • Melolobium collinum brevifolium Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]

Description

Melolobium adenoides (also called Adenoides Melolobium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Melolobium adenoides is used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, as well as for its wood, which is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melolobium adenoides has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melolobium adenoides is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Melolobium adenoides

Melolobium adenoides can be found in South Africa, in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Melolobium adenoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melolobium adenoides?

Melolobium adenoides

What is the common name of Melolobium adenoides?

Adenoid Melolobium

What is the natural habitat of Melolobium adenoides?

Dry grassland, scrub, and open woodland

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.