Lessertia parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Harv.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212642
Common Names
- Parviflora Lessertia
- Lessertia
- Parviflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lessertia parviflora (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 parviflora is used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lessertia parviflora 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 parviflora: 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 parviflora
Lessertia parviflora can be found in South Africa, primarily in the Eastern Cape.
Lessertia parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessertia parviflora?
Lessertia parviflora
What is the common name of Lessertia parviflora?
Small-flowered Lessertia
What is the natural habitat of Lessertia parviflora?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-7715: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.