Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuticarpa
ID:
750394

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.-E.van Wyk) B.-E.van Wyk & Boatwr.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon60: 173 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749727



Common Names

  • Acute-Fruited Leobordea
  • Leobordea Acuticarpa
  • Acute-Fruited Leobordea


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Synonyms

  • Lotononis acuticarpa B.-E.van Wyk [valid]

Description

Leobordea acuticarpa (also called 'Acute-fruited Leobordea', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leobordea acuticarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leobordea acuticarpa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, long style. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leobordea acuticarpa is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Leobordea acuticarpa

Leobordea acuticarpa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Leobordea acuticarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leobordea acuticarpa?

Leobordea acuticarpa

What is the common name of Leobordea acuticarpa?

Sharp-fruited Leobordea

What is the natural habitat of Leobordea acuticarpa?

Dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Leobordea genus

Leobordea procumbens, Leobordea difformis, Leobordea globulosa, Leobordea laticeps, Leobordea spicata, Leobordea anthylloides, Leobordea polycephala, Leobordea pentaphylla, Leobordea oligocephala, Leobordea longicephala, Leobordea lanata, Leobordea sutherlandii, Leobordea digitata, Leobordea decumbens, Leobordea benthamiana, Leobordea longiflora, Leobordea magnifica, Leobordea pariflora, Leobordea mucronata, Leobordea stolzii, Leobordea quinata, Leobordea tapetiformis, Leobordea mollis, Leobordea pusilla, Leobordea schoenfelderi, Leobordea stipulosa, Leobordea acuticarpa, Leobordea adpressa, Leobordea arida, Leobordea carinata, Leobordea mirabilis, Leobordea maroccana, Leobordea plicata, Leobordea bracteosa, Leobordea platycarpa, Leobordea bullonii, Leobordea esterhuyseniana, Leobordea newtonii, Leobordea pulchra, Leobordea lanceolata, Leobordea corymbosa, Leobordea grandis, Leobordea foliosa, Leobordea eriantha, Leobordea lupinifolia, Leobordea rosea, Leobordea prolifera, Leobordea furcata, Leobordea divaricata,

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.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.