Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maroccana
ID:
750402

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon60: 174 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749735



Common Names

  • Maroccana Leobordea
  • Leobordea Maroccana
  • Maroccana Leobordea


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Synonyms

  • Lotononis maroccana Ball [valid]
  • Amphinomia maroccana (Ball) Font Quer & Rothm. [valid]

Description

Leobordea maroccana (also called Moroccan Leobordea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Morocco. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leobordea maroccana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leobordea maroccana has yellow flowers with white centers and a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have white, green and yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leobordea maroccana 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 maroccana

Leobordea maroccana is native to Morocco.

Leobordea maroccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leobordea maroccana?

Leobordea maroccana

What is the common name of Leobordea maroccana?

Moroccan Leobordea

What is the natural habitat of Leobordea maroccana?

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

John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.
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.