Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
1275222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia9: 708 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274560



Common Names

  • Lessertia frutescens
  • Frutescens Lessertia
  • Frutesce Lessertia


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Uses & Benefits

Lessertia frutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lessertia frutescens sub. microphylla (Burch. ex DC.) J.C.Manning & Boatwr.
Lessertia frutescens sub. speciosa (E.Phillips & R.A.Dyer) J.C.Manning & Boatwr.
Lessertia frutescens sub. frutescens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lessertia frutescens has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessertia frutescens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lessertia frutescens

Lessertia frutescens is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Lessertia frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessertia frutescens?

Lessertia frutescens

What is the common name of Lessertia frutescens?

Shrubby Lessertia

What is the natural habitat of Lessertia frutescens?

Forests of Madagascar

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.