Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nitens
ID:
185185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 394 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184514



Common Names

  • Nitens Leptolobium
  • Nitens Wattle
  • Nitens Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Acosmium nitens (Vogel) Yakovlev [unknown]
  • Leptolobium nitidulum Miq. [unknown]
  • Sweetia nitens (Vogel) Benth. [unknown]
  • Acosmium tomentellum (Mohlenbr.) Yakovlev [unknown]
  • Sweetia tomentella Mohlenbr. [unknown]

Description

Leptolobium nitens (also called Shining Leptolobium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas, often in open meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptolobium nitens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. Its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptolobium nitens has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptolobium nitens is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. It is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be taken in the fall.

Where to Find Leptolobium nitens

Leptolobium nitens is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Leptolobium nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptolobium nitens?

Leptolobium nitens

What is the common name of Leptolobium nitens?

Shining Leptolobium

What is the habitat of Leptolobium nitens?

Leptolobium nitens is found in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Fabaceae family