Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
213279

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.J.Bergius) Druce

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles1916: 632 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212608



Common Names

  • Lessertia capensis
  • Capensis Lessertia
  • Lessertia


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Synonyms

  • Lessertia pulchra Sims [valid]
  • Lessertia astragalina Meisn. [valid]
  • Lessertia venusta Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Orobus capensis (P.J.Bergius) Spreng. [valid]
  • Tephrosia striata Pers. [unknown]
  • Galega striata Thunb. [valid]
  • Lessertia pubescens (Thunb.) DC. [valid]
  • Vicia capensis P.J.Bergius [valid]
  • Colutea pubescens Thunb. [valid]
  • Coluteastrum pubescens (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Coluteastrum capense (P.J.Bergius) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Lessertia capensis (also called L. capensis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has grey-green leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lessertia capensis is used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lessertia capensis is yellow, with a long, cylindrical corolla, and the seed is a small, oblong, flattened pod. The seedlings are small, with a single, rounded cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessertia capensis is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Lessertia capensis

Lessertia capensis can be found in South Africa.

Lessertia capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessertia capensis?

Lessertia capensis

What is the common name of Lessertia capensis?

Cape Lessertia

What is the natural habitat of Lessertia capensis?

Grassland and open woodlands

Species in the Lessertia genus

Lessertia acanthorhachis, Lessertia affinis, Lessertia annularis, Lessertia benguellensis, Lessertia brachypus, Lessertia brachystachya, Lessertia candida, Lessertia capensis, Lessertia capitata, Lessertia carnosa, Lessertia cryptantha, Lessertia depressa, Lessertia diffusa, Lessertia distans, Lessertia dykei, Lessertia emarginata, Lessertia eremicola, Lessertia falciformis, Lessertia flanaganii, Lessertia flexuosa, Lessertia fruticosa, Lessertia glabricaulis, Lessertia globosa, Lessertia harveyana, Lessertia herbacea, Lessertia incana, Lessertia inflata, Lessertia kensitii, Lessertia macrostachya, Lessertia margaritacea, Lessertia microcarpa, Lessertia mossii, Lessertia parviflora, Lessertia pappeana, Lessertia pauciflora, Lessertia perennans, Lessertia phillipsiana, Lessertia physodes, Lessertia prostrata, Lessertia rigida, Lessertia spinescens, Lessertia stricta, Lessertia subumbellata, Lessertia tenuifolia, Lessertia thodei, Lessertia tomentosa, Lessertia contracta, Lessertia villosa, Lessertia macroflora, Lessertia obtusata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.