Leptosema aculeatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Crisp
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.10: 131 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188425
Common Names
- Leptosema
- Aculeatum
- Spiny Leptosema
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptosema aculeatum (also called Prickly Leptosema, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Leptosema aculeatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptosema aculeatum has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptosema aculeatum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and resistant to frost.
Where to Find Leptosema aculeatum
Leptosema aculeatum is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
Leptosema aculeatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptosema aculeatum?
Leptosema aculeatum
What type of plant is Leptosema aculeatum?
Legume
Where is Leptosema aculeatum found?
Australia
Species in the Leptosema genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Leptosema aculeatum Crisp: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.