Rafnia amplexicaulis
(L.) Thunb.
Fabaceae
Crotalaria amplexicaulis L.
Crotalaria reniformis Lam.
Rafnia virens E.Mey.
Vascoa amplexicaulis (L.) Thunb.
Common Name:
General Information
Rafnia amplexicaulis is an erect, much-branched, robust, deciduous shrub growing up to 250cm tall and 300cm wide[
1579- Title
- A Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Rafnia Thunb. (Fabaceae, Crotalarieae)
- Publication
- Dissertation for Magister Scientiae in Botany
- Author
- Campbell G.
- Publisher
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A Dissertation presented in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Magister Scientiae in Botany at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the Rand Afrikaans University, S. Africa.
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
1579- Title
- A Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Rafnia Thunb. (Fabaceae, Crotalarieae)
- Publication
- Dissertation for Magister Scientiae in Botany
- Author
- Campbell G.
- Publisher
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A Dissertation presented in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Magister Scientiae in Botany at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the Rand Afrikaans University, S. Africa.
Range
Southern Africa - southwestern S. Africa
Habitat
Coastal fynbos, sandveld or resnosterveld, on sand flats, foothills, gentle or steep, rocky mountain slopes, usually growing on both deep and shallow soils, dry sands and granitic soils[
1579- Title
- A Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Rafnia Thunb. (Fabaceae, Crotalarieae)
- Publication
- Dissertation for Magister Scientiae in Botany
- Author
- Campbell G.
- Publisher
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A Dissertation presented in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Magister Scientiae in Botany at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the Rand Afrikaans University, S. Africa.
].
Properties
| Habit | Deciduous Shrub |
| Height | 2.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil.
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
Decoctions of plant parts have been used as a demulcent to treat catarrh and coughs[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
]. The root has a licorice flavour[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
Agroforestry Uses:
We have had no specific information for this species, but members of this genus are generally useful for soil building and as ground covers[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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