Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bojeriana
ID:
1060722

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.22: 465 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060060

Common Names

  • Leptodesmia bojeriana
  • Bojer's Leptodesmia
  • Bojeriana Leptodesmia

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Description

Leptodesmia bojeriana (also called Bojer's Leptodesmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Leptodesmia bojeriana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties in treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Leptodesmia bojeriana 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.

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Where to Find Leptodesmia bojeriana

Leptodesmia bojeriana is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-43238: Originally associated with wfo-0000196676
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-43238: Originally associated with wfo-0000196676
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:502334-1: Based on the initial data import