Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
1055761

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl.3(5): 60 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055099

Common Names

  • Pubescent Strombocarpa
  • Pubescens Strombocarpa
  • Hairy Swainson-Pea

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Description

Strombocarpa pubescens (also called Downy Strombocarpa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown, with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in coastal and lowland forests, as well as in scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Strombocarpa pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strombocarpa pubescens has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strombocarpa pubescens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Strombocarpa pubescens

Strombocarpa pubescens can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.