Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
ildis
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg30: 166 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212618
Common Names
- Emarginata Lessertia
- Lessertia
- Emarginata
Description
Lessertia emarginata (also called Wild Peach, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas, as well as in woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lessertia emarginata is used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Lessertia emarginata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lessertia emarginata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Lessertia emarginata
Lessertia emarginata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Lessertia emarginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessertia emarginata?
Lessertia emarginata
What is the common name of Lessertia emarginata?
Emarginate Lessertia
What is the natural habitat of Lessertia emarginata?
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