Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Drake
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Hist. Phys. Madagascar 30: 57 1903
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034369
Common Names
- Dichrostachys pervilleanus
- Pervilleanus Dichrostachys
- Pervilleanus Dichrostachys Plant
Description
Dichrostachys pervilleanus (also called Perville's Dichrostachys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dichrostachys pervilleanus is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dichrostachys pervilleanus has small, yellow flowers with a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichrostachys pervilleanus is a perennial shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 2 m. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be covered lightly with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Dichrostachys pervilleanus
Dichrostachys pervilleanus is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Dichrostachys genus
Dichrostachys cinerea,
Dichrostachys spicata,
Dichrostachys kirkii,
Dichrostachys myriophylla,
Dichrostachys pervilleana,
Dichrostachys akataensis,
Dichrostachys arborescens,
Dichrostachys bernieriana,
Dichrostachys dumetaria,
Dichrostachys paucifoliolata,
Dichrostachys richardiana,
Dichrostachys scottiana,
Dichrostachys tenuifolia,
Dichrostachys unijuga,
Dichrostachys venosa,
Dichrostachys dehiscens,
Dichrostachys paucifoliolatus,
Dichrostachys pervilleanus,
Species in the Fabaceae family