Leptoderris sassandrensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sassandrensis
ID:
363629
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jongkind
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl.73: 96 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362961
Common Names
- Leptoderris Sassandrensis
- Sassandra Leptoderris
- Sassandra Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptoderris sassandrensis (also called 'Sassandra Leptoderris', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to West Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leptoderris sassandrensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a diuretic, anthelmintic, and antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptoderris sassandrensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptoderris sassandrensis is a shrub that is native to Australia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a light, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Leptoderris sassandrensis
Leptoderris sassandrensis is native to Madagascar. It can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Leptoderris sassandrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptoderris sassandrensis?
Leptoderris sassandrensis
What is the common name of Leptoderris sassandrensis?
Sassandren Leptoderris
What is the growth habit of Leptoderris sassandrensis?
It is a deciduous shrub with an upright growth habit.
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
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70028648-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Leptoderris sassandrensis Jongkind: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.