Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
500329

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Medik.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Vorles. Churpfälz. Phys.-Ökon. Ges.2: 373 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499661



Common Names

  • Flexuosa Sulla
  • Flexuosa Sulla Orchid
  • Flexuosa Sulla Orchid Tree


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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum flexuosum L. [valid]
  • Echinolobium flexuosum (L.) Desv. [valid]
  • Hedysarum algeriense Pomel [valid]

Description

Sulla flexuosa (also called Flexuous Sulla, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows to about 2 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sulla flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, star-shaped, with five petals, Seed: small, black, oval-shaped, Seedlings: long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sulla flexuosa is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 3 feet tall and wide and has small, oval-shaped, grey-green leaves. It produces small, yellow flowers in the spring. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Sulla flexuosa

Sulla flexuosa can be found in Australia.

Sulla flexuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sulla flexuosa?

Sulla flexuosa

What is the family of Sulla flexuosa?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Sulla flexuosa?

Wavy Sulla

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Kasimir Medikus (1736-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medik.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:519726-1: Based on the initial data import