Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
750401

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon60: 174 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749734



Common Names

  • Mirabilis Leobordea
  • Leobordea Mirabilis
  • Mirabilis Leobordea


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Synonyms

  • Lotononis mirabilis Dinter [valid]
  • Amphinomia mirabilis (Dinter) A.Schreib. [valid]

Description

Leobordea mirabilis (also called 'Miraculous 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 mirabilis 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 mirabilis has white flowers with yellow 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 mirabilis 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 mirabilis

Leobordea mirabilis is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France.

Leobordea mirabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leobordea mirabilis?

Leobordea mirabilis

What is the common name of Leobordea mirabilis?

Miraculous Leobordea

What is the natural habitat of Leobordea mirabilis?

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

Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' 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.