Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
unijuga
ID:
1060808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Shaw) Steenis

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Blumea22: 163 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060146



Common Names

  • Sympetalandra unijuga
  • One-jointed Sympetalandra
  • One-jointed Pea


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Description

Sympetalandra unijuga (also called 'One-flowered Spurge', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Canary Islands. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Its leaves are linear, oblong-lanceolate, and glabrous, and its flowers are yellow and have a short pedicel.

Uses & Benefits

Sympetalandra unijuga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sympetalandra unijuga are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sympetalandra unijuga is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Sympetalandra unijuga

Sympetalandra unijuga is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas of the country.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
George Russell Shaw (1848-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shaw' in the authors string.