Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eremicola
ID:
213290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter

Source:
ildis

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.30: 201 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212619



Common Names

  • Eremicola Lessertia
  • Lessertia
  • Eremicola


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Description

Lessertia eremicola (also called Wild Peach, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 1.5 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 eremicola is used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lessertia eremicola 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 eremicola 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 eremicola

Lessertia eremicola can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Lessertia eremicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessertia eremicola?

Lessertia eremicola

What is the common name of Lessertia eremicola?

Desert Lessertia

What is the natural habitat of Lessertia eremicola?

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