Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
physodes
ID:
213321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 249 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212650



Common Names

  • Physodes Lessertia
  • Lessertia
  • Physodes


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Synonyms

  • Lessertia acuminata E.Mey. [valid]
  • Lessertia tumida Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Coluteastrum physodes (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lessertia physodes 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 physodes: 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 physodes

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

Lessertia physodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessertia physodes?

Lessertia physodes

What is the common name of Lessertia physodes?

Blunt-leaved Lessertia

What is the natural habitat of Lessertia physodes?

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

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.