Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
198602

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Lam.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1793

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl.2: 471 (1793)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197931



Common Names

  • Podalyria biflora
  • Two-flowered Podalyria
  • Two-flowered Sweet-pea


Searching for Podalyria biflora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Podalyria pedunculata (Thunb.) Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Podalyria buxifolia (Retz.) Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Podalyria pulcherrima Schinz [unknown]
  • Podalyria racemiflora Harv. [unknown]
  • Podalyria liparioides DC. [unknown]
  • Sophora pedunculata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Sophora rotundifolia P.J.Bergius [illegitimate]
  • Sophora buxifolia Retz. [unknown]
  • Sophora biflora L. [unknown]
  • Sophora biflora Retz. [deprecated]
  • Aphora biflora (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aphora rotundifolia Kuntze [illegitimate]
  • Hypocalyptus pedunculatus (Thunb.) Thunb. [unknown]
  • Sophora retzii J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Podalyria retzii (J.F.Gmel.) Rickett & Stafleu [unknown]
  • Podalyria parvifolia (E.Mey.) Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Podalyria myrtillifolia parvifolia E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Podalyria buxifolia diantha E.Mey. [illegitimate]
  • Podalyria glauca biflora E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Podalyria myrtillifolia liparioides (DC.) E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Podalyria pedunculata minor Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Podalyria biflora Willd. [illegitimate]

Description

Podalyria biflora (also called Two-flowered Podalyria, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 1.5m. It is native to China and Japan and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Podalyria biflora is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Podalyria biflora is a white, pea-like flower. The seed is a flat, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings have a single pair of compound leaves.

Searching for Podalyria biflora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Podalyria biflora is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Podalyria biflora

Podalyria biflora is native to the Caribbean and Central America and can be found in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Podalyria biflora FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Podalyria biflora?

Podalyria biflora prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Podalyria biflora?

Podalyria biflora typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

What is the average lifespan of Podalyria biflora?

Podalyria biflora typically lives for 2-3 years.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:515349-1: Based on the initial data import