Melolobium lampolobum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lampolobum
ID:
374786
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Mey.) Moteetee & B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bothalia31: 210 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374118
Common Names
- Melolobium lampolobum
- Lampolobum Melolobium
- Lamp-Like Melolobium
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- Sphingium lampolobum E.Mey. [valid]
Description
Melolobium lampolobum (also called 'Lampolobium', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, mountainous areas.
Uses & Benefits
Melolobium lampolobum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melolobium lampolobum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Melolobium lampolobum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Melolobium lampolobum
Melolobium lampolobum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Melolobium lampolobum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melolobium lampolobum?
Melolobium lampolobum
What is the common name of Melolobium lampolobum?
Lamp-lobed Melolobium
What is the habitat of Melolobium lampolobum?
It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas
Species in the Melolobium genus
Melolobium alpinum, Melolobium adenoides, Melolobium aethiopicum, Melolobium calycinum, Melolobium candicans, Melolobium exudans, Melolobium humile, Melolobium macrocalyx, Melolobium microphyllum, Melolobium obcordatum, Melolobium stipulatum, Melolobium subspicatum, Melolobium velutinum, Melolobium wilmsii, Melolobium lampolobum, Melolobium macrocalyx,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
A. Moteetee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moteetee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20002661-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Melolobium lampolobum (E.Mey.) Moteetee & B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.