Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) M.L.Zhang & Podlech
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.117: 53 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279743
Common Names
- Phyllolobium heydei
- Heyde's Phyllolobium
- Heyde's Legume
Description
Phyllolobium heydei (also called Heyde's Pea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllolobium heydei is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllolobium heydei has white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllolobium flavovirens is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Phyllolobium heydei
Phyllolobium heydei is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Phyllolobium heydei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllolobium heydei?
Phyllolobium heydei
What is the common name of Phyllolobium heydei?
Heyde's Phyllolobium
Where is Phyllolobium heydei native to?
China
Species in the Phyllolobium genus
Phyllolobium chinense,
Phyllolobium lineariaurifer,
Phyllolobium lachungense,
Phyllolobium petri-primi,
Phyllolobium sichuanense,
Phyllolobium lineariauriferum,
Phyllolobium balfourianum,
Phyllolobium camptodontum,
Phyllolobium chapmanianum,
Phyllolobium dolichochaete,
Phyllolobium donianum,
Phyllolobium enneaphyllum,
Phyllolobium eutrichus,
Phyllolobium flavovirens,
Phyllolobium heydei,
Phyllolobium lasaense,
Phyllolobium milingense,
Phyllolobium pastorium,
Phyllolobium prodigiosum,
Phyllolobium sanbilingense,
Phyllolobium siccaneum,
Phyllolobium tingriense,
Phyllolobium tribulifolium,
Phyllolobium turgidocarpum,
Phyllolobium tanguticum,
Species in the Fabaceae family