Podalyria oleifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Salisb.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Parad. Lond. 2: t. 114 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468370
Common Names
- Olive-Leaved Podalyria
- Podalyria oleifolia
- Olive-Leaved Podalyria Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Podalyria oleifolia (also called the Olive-leaved Podalyria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and found in dry and rocky habitats. It has a woody base and a rosette of leaves, and produces small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Podalyria oleifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Podalyria oleifolia is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
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Podalyria oleifolia is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 feet in height. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Podalyria oleifolia requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and poor soil.
Where to Find Podalyria oleifolia
Podalyria oleifolia can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Podalyria oleifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podalyria oleifolia?
Podalyria oleifolia
What is the common name of Podalyria oleifolia?
Olive-leaved Podalyria
What is the natural habitat of Podalyria oleifolia?
It is native to the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Podalyria genus
Podalyria burchellii, Podalyria burchellii, Podalyria calyptrata, Podalyria lanceolata, Podalyria cordata, Podalyria hirsuta, Podalyria leipoldtii, Podalyria microphylla, Podalyria montana, Podalyria myrtillifolia, Podalyria oleaefolia, Podalyria orbicularis, Podalyria pearsonni, Podalyria racemulosa, Podalyria sericea, Podalyria uncinata, Podalyria oleifolia, Podalyria variabilis, Podalyria amoena, Podalyria pearsonii, Podalyria buxifolia, Podalyria biflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Richard Anthony Salisbury (1761-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salisb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:515396-1: Based on the initial data import