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Eriosema squarrosum

Also known as: Desmodium squarrosum DC. +8 more
  • Desmodium squarrosum DC.
  • Desmodium squarrosum var. acutifolium Eckl. & Zeyh.
  • Eriophorum zeyheri Steud.
  • Eriosema ambiguum Meisn. ex Krauss
  • Eriosema reticulatum var. canescens Meisn.
  • Eriosema zeyheri E.Mey.
  • Hedysarum squarrosum Thunb.
  • Rhynchosia meyeri Steud.
  • Rhynchosia zeyheri (E.Mey.) Steud.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Eriosema squarrosum is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal

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