Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poir.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.94: 145 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444083
Common Names
- Pleurolobus salicifolius
- Willow-Leaved Pleurolobus
- Willow-Leaved Pleurolobus Shrub
Description
Pleurolobus salicifolius (also called Willow-Leaved Pleurolobus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Central and East Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurolobus salicifolius is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurolobus salicifolius has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurolobus salicifolius can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Pleurolobus salicifolius
Pleurolobus salicifolius can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Pleurolobus salicifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurolobus salicifolius?
Pleurolobus salicifolius
What is the family of Pleurolobus salicifolius?
Fabaceae
Where is Pleurolobus salicifolius found?
South Africa
Species in the Pleurolobus genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Kazuaki Ohashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ohashi' in the authors string.