Lessertia sneeuwbergensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Germish.
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bothalia22: 189 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260131
Common Names
- Sneeuwbergensis Lessertia
- Sneeuwbergensis Lessertia Grass
- Sneeuwbergensis Lessertia Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lessertia sneeuwbergensis (also called Sneeuwberg Lessertia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small yellow flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lessertia sneeuwbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds, and is also used to stabilize soils and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lessertia sneeuwbergensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have thin, needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lessertia sneeuwbergensis is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. To propagate, take stem cuttings from the parent plant and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks. To cultivate, fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks and water regularly. Prune the plant to keep it from becoming too large.
Where to Find Lessertia sneeuwbergensis
Lessertia sneeuwbergensis can be found in South Africa.
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
Gerrit Germishuizen (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Germish.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lessertia sneeuwbergensis Germish.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.