Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeyheri
ID:
510381

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.M.le Roux & B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.74: 675 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509713



Common Names

  • Lebeckia zeyheri
  • Zeyheri Lebeckia
  • Zeyheri Lebeckia Plant


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Description

Lebeckia zeyheri (also called 'Zeyher's 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 zeyheri 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 zeyheri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lebeckia zeyheri is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and can be grown in pots or in the ground. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It can be propagated from stem cuttings in spring or summer. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Lebeckia zeyheri

Lebeckia zeyheri is found in the Venezuelan Andes.

Lebeckia zeyheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lebeckia zeyheri?

Lebeckia zeyheri

What is the natural habitat of Lebeckia zeyheri?

It is native to South Africa

What is the growth rate of Lebeckia zeyheri?

It grows slowly, reaching a height of up to 4 feet

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.