Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modesta
ID:
1050612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. & Steyerm.) Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot.24(5): 275 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049950

Common Names

  • Lennea modesta
  • Modest Lennea
  • Lennea Tree

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Description

Lennea modesta (also called Modest Lennea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry habitats, such as open fields and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lennea modesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lennea modesta has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lennea modesta is a deciduous shrub that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in the fall or early spring and will germinate in two to three weeks.

Where to Find Lennea modesta

Lennea modesta is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Lennea genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-33135: Originally associated with wfo-0000186649
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-33135: Originally associated with wfo-0000186649
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:137310-2: Based on the initial data import