Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
diphyllum
ID:
1058428

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Banks) de Wit

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 431 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057766

Common Names

  • Lysiphyllum diphyllum
  • Diphyllum Lysiphyllum
  • Lysiphyllum Plant

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Description

Lysiphyllum diphyllum (also called Diphyllous Lysiphyllum, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Australia. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lysiphyllum diphyllum is used as a source of timber and fuelwood, as well as for soil stabilization and windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysiphyllum diphyllum has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysiphyllum diphyllum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer.

Where to Find Lysiphyllum diphyllum

Lysiphyllum diphyllum can be found in tropical Africa.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:505337-1: Based on the initial data import