Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
213297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg.12: 970 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212626



Common Names

  • Fruticosa Lessertia
  • Lessertia
  • Fruticosa


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Synonyms

  • Coluteastrum fruticosum (Lindl.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Lessertia fruticosa (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 fruticosa is used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lessertia fruticosa 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

Cultivation and propagation of Lessertia fruticosa: 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 fruticosa

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

Lessertia fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessertia fruticosa?

Lessertia fruticosa

What is the common name of Lessertia fruticosa?

Shrubby Lessertia

What is the natural habitat of Lessertia fruticosa?

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