Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
213315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
W.H.Harvey & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Cap.2: 216 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212644



Common Names

  • Pauciflora Lessertia
  • Lessertia
  • Pauciflora


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Synonyms

  • Coluteastrum pauciflorum (Harv.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Lessertia pauciflora (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 pauciflora is used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lessertia pauciflora var. schlechteri (Bolus) Harv.
Lessertia pauciflora var. pauciflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessertia pauciflora 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Lessertia pauciflora: 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 pauciflora

Lessertia pauciflora can be found in South Africa, primarily in the Eastern Cape.

Lessertia pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessertia pauciflora?

Lessertia pauciflora

What is the common name of Lessertia pauciflora?

Few-flowered Lessertia

What is the natural habitat of Lessertia pauciflora?

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