Luetzelburgia praecox - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praecox
ID:
168693
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges.43: 595 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168022
Common Names
- Luetzelburgia praecox
- Early Luetzelburgia
- Early Bush Pea
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- Ferreirea praecox (Harms) Malme [valid]
- Machaerium praecox (Harms) K.Schum. [valid]
- Tipuana praecox Harms in Kuntze [valid]
Description
Luetzelburgia praecox (also called Early Luetzelburgia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has yellow flowers and praecox leaves, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Luetzelburgia praecox is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Luetzelburgia praecox has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Luetzelburgia praecox is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks. Seedlings should be transplanted into larger containers when they reach 10-15 cm in height.
Where to Find Luetzelburgia praecox
Luetzelburgia praecox can be found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Luetzelburgia praecox FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luetzelburgia praecox?
Luetzelburgia praecox
What is the common name of Luetzelburgia praecox?
Early Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Luetzelburgia praecox?
Dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands
Species in the Luetzelburgia genus
Luetzelburgia auriculata, Luetzelburgia praecox, Luetzelburgia trialata, Luetzelburgia guaissara, Luetzelburgia andrade-limae, Luetzelburgia bahiensis, Luetzelburgia harleyi, Luetzelburgia neurocarpa, Luetzelburgia purpurea, Luetzelburgia amazonica, Luetzelburgia andina, Luetzelburgia sotoi, Luetzelburgia guianensis, Luetzelburgia jacana,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Luetzelburgia praecox (Harms) Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.