Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Not. Abies Pinsapo: 10 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060064
Common Names
- Leobordea lupinifolia
- Lupinifolia Leobordea
- Lupinifol Leobordea
Description
Leobordea lupinifolia (also called Lupinifolia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrubland and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Leobordea lupinifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties in treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Leobordea lupinifolia flower is a yellow-orange color with a curved shape and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, brown, oval shape. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Where to Find Leobordea lupinifolia
Leobordea lupinifolia is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia.
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