Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
213289

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


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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.

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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

References