Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
199738

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw. ex Baker) Dunn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1910: 390 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199067

Common Names

  • Smooth Locoweed
  • Glabrata Leptoderris
  • Leptoderris Glabrata

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Synonyms

  • Leptoderris claessensii De Wild. [valid]
  • Leptoderris cylindrica De Wild. [valid]
  • Leptoderris mildbraedii Harms [valid]
  • Leptoderris nyanzae Dunn [valid]
  • Leptoderris calva Dunn [valid]
  • Derris nyanzae Dunn [valid]
  • Derris glabrata Welw. ex Baker [valid]
  • Deguelia glabrata (Welw. ex Baker) Taub. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus glabratus Kuntze [valid]
  • Leptoderris glabrata glabrata [unknown]
  • Leptoderris glabrata glaberrima Hauman [unknown]

Description

Leptoderris glabrata (also called Smooth Leptoderris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and East Africa. It grows in moist, grassy areas and can reach a height of up to 1 meter. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoderris glabrata is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptoderris glabrata has small, white flowers with a pea-like shape. The seeds are small, round and dark brown. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoderris glabrata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Leptoderris glabrata

Leptoderris glabrata is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Leptoderris glabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptoderris glabrata?

Leptoderris glabrata

What are the common names of Leptoderris glabrata?

Smooth locoweed

Where does Leptoderris glabrata grow?

It grows in the western United States

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.