Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
750406

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.-E.van Wyk) B.-E.van Wyk & Boatwr.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon60: 173 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749739

Common Names

  • Bracteose Leobordea
  • Leobordea Bracteosa
  • Bracteose Leobordea

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Synonyms

  • Lotononis bracteosa B.-E.van Wyk [valid]

Description

Leobordea bracteosa (also called Bracted Leobordea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leobordea bracteosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leobordea bracteosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leobordea bracteosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately frost hardy. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Leobordea bracteosa

Leobordea bracteosa is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France.

Leobordea bracteosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leobordea bracteosa?

Leobordea bracteosa

What is the common name of Leobordea bracteosa?

Bracted Leobordea

What is the natural habitat of Leobordea bracteosa?

Dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Leobordea genus

Leobordea procumbens, Leobordea difformis, Leobordea globulosa, Leobordea laticeps, Leobordea spicata, Leobordea anthylloides, Leobordea polycephala, Leobordea pentaphylla, Leobordea oligocephala, Leobordea longicephala, Leobordea lanata, Leobordea sutherlandii, Leobordea digitata, Leobordea decumbens, Leobordea benthamiana, Leobordea longiflora, Leobordea magnifica, Leobordea pariflora, Leobordea mucronata, Leobordea stolzii, Leobordea quinata, Leobordea tapetiformis, Leobordea mollis, Leobordea pusilla, Leobordea schoenfelderi, Leobordea stipulosa, Leobordea acuticarpa, Leobordea adpressa, Leobordea arida, Leobordea carinata, Leobordea mirabilis, Leobordea maroccana, Leobordea plicata, Leobordea bracteosa, Leobordea platycarpa, Leobordea bullonii, Leobordea esterhuyseniana, Leobordea newtonii, Leobordea pulchra, Leobordea lanceolata, Leobordea corymbosa, Leobordea grandis, Leobordea foliosa, Leobordea eriantha, Leobordea lupinifolia, Leobordea rosea, Leobordea prolifera, Leobordea furcata, Leobordea divaricata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.