Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxylobioides
ID:
359352

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Essay Pl. Burdekin: 8 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358684



Common Names

  • Leptosema oxylobioides
  • Sharp-lobed Leptosema
  • Leptosema


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Synonyms

  • Brachysema oxylobioides (F.Muell.) Benth. [valid]

Description

Leptosema oxylobioides (also called slender leptosema, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that is native to Australia. It has thin, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Leptosema oxylobioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and in roadside plantings.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptosema oxylobioides has small, yellow flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and conical in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptosema oxylobioides is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is tolerant of some light shade, but best flowering occurs in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Leptosema oxylobioides

Leptosema oxylobioides is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Leptosema oxylobioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptosema oxylobioides?

Leptosema oxylobioides

What is the common name of Leptosema oxylobioides?

Sharp-winged Pea

What is the habitat of Leptosema oxylobioides?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

Species in the Fabaceae family