Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stolzii
ID:
750378

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon60: 175 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749711

Common Names

  • Stolz's Leobordea
  • Leobordea Stolzii
  • Stolz's Leobordea

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Synonyms

  • Lotononis stolzii Harms [valid]

Description

Leobordea stolzii (also called Stolz's Leobordea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a globose shape and its leaves are linear-lanceolate and glabrous. It grows in dry and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Leobordea stolzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leobordea stolzii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leobordea stolzii is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Leobordea stolzii

Leobordea stolzii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Leobordea stolzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leobordea stolzii?

Leobordea stolzii

What is the natural habitat of Leobordea stolzii?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and China.

What are the common uses of Leobordea stolzii?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
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.