Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycarpa
ID:
750409

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon60: 173 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749742



Common Names

  • Leobordea Platycarpa
  • Platycarpa Leobordea
  • Flat-Fruited Leobordea


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Synonyms

  • Lotononis dichotoma Boiss. [illegitimate]
  • Lotononis persica Boiss. [valid]
  • Lotus platycarpos Viv. [valid]
  • Leobordea persica Jaub. & Spach [valid]
  • Lotononis carinalis Harv. [valid]
  • Lotononis clandestina (E.Mey.) Benth. [valid]
  • Lotononis platycarpa (Viv.) Pic.Serm. [valid]
  • Lotononis platycarpos (Viv.) Pic.Serm. [unknown]
  • Lotononis lotoidea Delile [unknown]
  • Lotononis leobordea Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Lotononis abyssinica Kotschy [valid]
  • Lotononis dinteri Schinz [valid]
  • Amphinomia dinteri (Schinz) A.Schreib. [valid]
  • Amphinomia platycarpa (Viv.) Cufod. [valid]
  • Amphinomia lotoidea (Delile) Maire [valid]
  • Lotononis steingroeveriana (Schinz) Dümmer [valid]
  • Lotononis clandestina steingroeveriana Schinz [valid]
  • Xerocarpus abyssinicus Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Amphinomia riouxii Quézel [valid]
  • Lotononis porrecta Benth. [valid]
  • Lotononis sphaerocarpa Boiss. [valid]
  • Lotononis steingroeveriana (Schinz) Dümmer [deprecated]
  • Lotononis lotoidea (Delile) Druce [valid]
  • Lotononis platycarpa persica (Jaub. & Spach) Abdallah & Sa'ad [valid]
  • Capnitis clandestina E.Mey. [valid]
  • Capnitis porrecta E.Mey. [valid]
  • Leobordea abyssinica Hochst. ex A.Rich. [valid]
  • Leobordea clandestina Steud. [invalid]
  • Leobordea lotoidea Delile [valid]
  • Leobordea porrecta Steud. [invalid]
  • Leobordea sphaerosperma Jaub. & Spach [valid]
  • Leptidium debile C.Presl [valid]
  • Leptis debilis Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Amphinomia dichotoma Bornm. [illegitimate]
  • Amphinomia steingroeveriana (Schinz) A.Schreib. [valid]
  • Lotononis platycarpa abyssinica (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Pic.Serm. [valid]
  • Lotononis dinteri amboensus Schinz [valid]
  • Lotononis lotoidea (Delile) Batt. [unknown]
  • Lotononis lotoidea micrantha Batt. [valid]
  • Lotononis dichotoma persica (Jaub. & Spach) Post [valid]
  • Lotononis leobordea abyssinica (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Baker [valid]
  • Lotus dichotomus Delile [unknown]
  • Amphinomia platycarpa abyssinica (Kotschy) Cufod. [invalid]
  • Lotononis leobordea filicaulis A.Terracc. [valid]
  • Lotus dichotomus Delile ex Walp. [invalid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Leobordea platycarpa 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 platycarpa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leobordea platycarpa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Leobordea platycarpa

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

Leobordea platycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leobordea platycarpa?

Leobordea platycarpa

What is the common name of Leobordea platycarpa?

Broad-fruited Leobordea

What is the natural habitat of Leobordea platycarpa?

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

Domenico Viviani (1772-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viv.' 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.