Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
469090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Crisp & P.H.Weston

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
M.D.Crisp & J.J.Doyle (eds.), Advances Legume System.7: 281 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468422



Common Names

  • Podolobium Procumbens
  • Procumbent Podolobium
  • Procumbent Tree


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Synonyms

  • Oxylobium procumbens F.Muell. [valid]
  • Podolobium procumbens F.Muell. [invalid]
  • Callistachys procumbens (F.Muell.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Podolobium procumbens (also called Trailing Podolobium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Podolobium procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. The plant has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to stabilize soils in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podolobium procumbens has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, brown and round, and the seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podolobium procumbens is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 2 m (6 ft) and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Podolobium procumbens

Podolobium procumbens is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry and wet forests.

Podolobium procumbens FAQ

What are the common names for Podolobium procumbens?

The common names for Podolobium procumbens are Prostrate Podolobium and Prostrate Tree Poppy.

What is the growth rate of Podolobium procumbens?

The growth rate of Podolobium procumbens is slow to moderate.

What type of soil does Podolobium procumbens prefer?

Podolobium procumbens prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Peter Weston (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Weston' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:982196-1: Based on the initial data import