Leptoderris coriacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
199660
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles7: 227 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198989
Common Names
- Leptoderris Coriacea
- Coriacea Leptoderris
- Coriacea Oxytropis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptoderris coriacea (also called Leathery Leptoderris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptoderris coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptoderris coriacea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7 mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptoderris coriacea is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in early summer in a well-drained soil. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Leptoderris coriacea
Leptoderris coriacea is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in the dry and mesic forests of the islands.
Leptoderris coriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptoderris coriacea?
Leptoderris coriacea
What is the common name of Leptoderris coriacea?
Coriaceous Leptoderris
What type of plant is Leptoderris coriacea?
It is a species of flowering plant in the legume family
Species in the Leptoderris genus
Leptoderris aurantiaca, Leptoderris brachyptera, Leptoderris congolensis, Leptoderris coriacea, Leptoderris cyclocarpa, Leptoderris fasciculata, Leptoderris glabrata, Leptoderris harmsiana, Leptoderris hypargyrea, Leptoderris ledermannii, Leptoderris macrothyrsa, Leptoderris micrantha, Leptoderris miegei, Leptoderris nobilis, Leptoderris oxytropis, Leptoderris reygaerti, Leptoderris tomentella, Leptoderris trifoliolata, Leptoderris sassandrensis, Leptoderris burundiensis, Leptoderris gabonica, Leptoderris robusta,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Leptoderris coriacea De Wild.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.