Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Elliott
Source:
ildis
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina2: 230 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178545
Common Names
- Strophostyles
- Wild-Bean
- Wood-Vetch
Synonyms
- Phaseolus helvula L. [unknown]
- Phaseolus trilobus Michx. [illegitimate]
- Strophostyles helvola missouriensis (S.Watson) Britton [valid]
- Phaseolus angulosus Ortega [valid]
- Phaseolus parabolicus Nutt. ex W.P.C.Barton [valid]
- Strophostyles peduncularis Elliott [valid]
- Strophostyles missouriensis (S.Watson) Small [valid]
- Dolichos angulosus DC. [valid]
- Dolichos parabolicus Nutt. [valid]
- Glycine helvola (L.) Elliott [valid]
- Glycine peduncularis Muhl. [valid]
- Glycine pedunculosa Raf. [valid]
- Glycine virginica Spreng. [valid]
- Strophostyles angulosa missouriensis S.Watson [unknown]
- Glycine peduncularis parabolica Muhl. ex W.P.C.Barton [valid]
- Phaseolus helvolus missouriensis Britton [unknown]
- Phaseolus peduncularis parabolica (Bartlett) W.P.C.Barton [valid]
- Dolichos helvolus (L.) Nutt. [valid]
- Glycine angulosa Muhl. ex Willd. [valid]
- Glycine helvula (L.) Elliott [unknown]
- Cajanus helvolus (L.) Spreng. [valid]
- Phaseolus diversifolius Pers. [valid]
- Phaseolus helvolus L. [valid]
- Strophostyles angulosa (Muhl. ex Willd.) Elliott [unknown]
- Phaseolus peduncularis W.P.C.Barton [illegitimate]
- Phaseolus vexillatus Walter [illegitimate]
- Dolichos vexillatus Nutt. [unknown]
Description
Strophostyles helvula (also called Wild Bean, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands and prairies. It prefers moist, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Strophostyles helvula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Strophostyles helvula has yellow flowers with purple centers. Seed: Strophostyles helvula has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Strophostyles helvula seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strophostyles helvula is a warm-season annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Strophostyles helvula
Strophostyles helvula is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wetland areas and along streams.
Strophostyles helvula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Strophostyles helvula?
Strophostyles helvula
What is the common name of Strophostyles helvula?
Wild Bean
What is the natural habitat of Strophostyles helvula?
Dry areas of the southwestern United States
Species in the Strophostyles genus
Species in the Fabaceae family