Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
brachystachyum
ID:
510386

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Sch.Rodr. & A.M.G.Azevedo

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Taxon57: 981 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509718



Common Names

  • Leptolobium brachystachyum
  • Brachystachyum Leptolobium
  • Brachystachyum Leptolobium Plant


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Synonyms

  • Acosmium brachystachyum (Benth.) Yakovlev [valid]
  • Sweetia brachystachya Benth. [valid]

Description

Leptolobium brachystachyum (also called 'Short-spiked Leptolobium', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptolobium brachystachyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptolobium brachystachyum has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptolobium brachystachyum is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and can be grown in pots or in the ground. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It can be propagated from stem cuttings in spring or summer. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Leptolobium brachystachyum

Leptolobium brachystachyum is found in the Venezuelan Andes.

Leptolobium brachystachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptolobium brachystachyum?

Leptolobium brachystachyum

What type of plant is Leptolobium brachystachyum?

Shrub

Where is Leptolobium brachystachyum found?

South America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Schütz Rodrigues (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Rodr.' in the authors string.