Lessertia nana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.G.N.Young
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus.14: 408 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363050
Common Names
- Lessertia nana
- Nana Lessertia
- African Redwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lessertia nana (also called 'Dwarf 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 nana 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 nana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lessertia nana 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 nana
Lessertia nana is native to tropical Africa.
Lessertia nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessertia nana?
Lessertia nana
What is the common name of Lessertia nana?
Nana lessertia
What is the natural habitat of Lessertia nana?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America
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:502664-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lessertia nana R.G.N.Young: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.