Lebeckia brevipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.M.le Roux & B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.74: 664 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509710
Common Names
- Lebeckia brevipes
- Brevipes Lebeckia
- Brevipes Lebeckia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lebeckia brevipes (also called 'Short-stalked Lebeckia', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Lebeckia brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lebeckia brevipes has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lebeckia brevipes can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Lebeckia brevipes
Lebeckia brevipes is found in the Venezuelan Andes.
Lebeckia brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lebeckia brevipes?
Lebeckia brevipes
What is the natural habitat of Lebeckia brevipes?
It is native to South Africa
What is the growth rate of Lebeckia brevipes?
It grows slowly, reaching a height of up to 4 feet
Species in the Lebeckia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Margaretha Marianne le Roux: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.le Roux' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77092791-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lebeckia brevipes M.M.le Roux & B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.