Lessertia mossii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.G.N.Young
Source:
ildis
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus.14: 408 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212640
Common Names
- Mossii Lessertia
- Lessertia
- Mossii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lessertia mossii (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 mossii is used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lessertia mossii is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Lessertia mossii: 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 mossii
Lessertia mossii can be found in South Africa, primarily in the Western Cape.
Lessertia mossii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessertia mossii?
Lessertia mossii
What is the common name of Lessertia mossii?
Moss's Lessertia
What is the natural habitat of Lessertia mossii?
Dry grassland and rocky slopes
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
Ralph George Norwood Young (1904-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.G.N.Young' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:502662-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lessertia mossii R.G.N.Young: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.