Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ingeliensis
ID:
363714

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Balkwill

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.65: 347 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363046



Common Names

  • Lessertia ingeliensis
  • Ingeliensis Lessertia
  • African Redwood


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Description

Lessertia ingeliensis (also called 'Ingelien's Lessertia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has a spreading habit and is covered in small, white daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lessertia ingeliensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its aesthetic value and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessertia ingeliensis is a bright yellow color with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessertia ingeliensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one eye per section. The sections should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Lessertia ingeliensis

Lessertia ingeliensis is native to tropical Africa.

Lessertia ingeliensis FAQ

What are the common names of Lessertia ingeliensis?

Lessertia ingeliensis is commonly known as Ingel's Lessertia.

What is the growth habit of Lessertia ingeliensis?

Lessertia ingeliensis is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial that grows in a clumping habit.

What are the light requirements of Lessertia ingeliensis?

Lessertia ingeliensis prefers full sun to partial shade.

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