Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meyeri
ID:
750427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boatwr., Nkonki & B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.36: 373 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749760



Common Names

  • Lessertia Meyeri
  • Meyeri Lessertia
  • Meyer's Lessertia


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Description

Lessertia meyeri (also called Meyer's Lessertia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow pea-like flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lessertia meyeri is a flowering plant native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it produces bright yellow flowers in the spring. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, headaches, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lessertia meyeri has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessertia meyeri is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Lessertia meyeri

Lessertia meyeri is native to South Africa.

Lessertia meyeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessertia meyeri?

Lessertia meyeri

Where is Lessertia meyeri found?

Lessertia meyeri is found in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America.

What type of plant is Lessertia meyeri?

Lessertia meyeri is a shrub or small tree.

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

Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
Tandiwe Nkonki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nkonki' in the authors string.