Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb.1: 90 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212622
Common Names
- Flanaganii Lessertia
- Lessertia
- Flanaganii
Description
Lessertia flanaganii (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 flanaganii is used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Lessertia flanaganii 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
Cultivation and propagation of Lessertia flanaganii: This plant can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Lessertia flanaganii
Lessertia flanaganii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Lessertia flanaganii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessertia flanaganii?
Lessertia flanaganii
What is the common name of Lessertia flanaganii?
Flanagan's Lessertia
What is the natural habitat of Lessertia flanaganii?
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