Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prolifera
ID:
1408510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afr. Austr.: 175 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420974



Common Names

  • Leobordea prolifera
  • Proliferous Leobordea
  • Leobordea


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Description

Leobordea prolifera (also called Proliferous Leobordea, among many other common names) is an erect, woody shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grassland and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Leobordea prolifera is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leobordea prolifera has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leobordea prolifera is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Leobordea prolifera

Leobordea prolifera can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Leobordea prolifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leobordea prolifera?

Leobordea prolifera

What are the common names of Leobordea prolifera?

Proliferous Leobordea

What is the natural habitat of Leobordea prolifera?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.