Status:
valid
Authors:
(Michx.) Isely
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Sida11: 432 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061118
Common Names
- Orbexilum lupinellum
- Orbexilum
- Lupinellum
Uses & Benefits
Orbexilum lupinellum is used for timber and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orbexilum lupinellum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orbexilum lupinellum is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Orbexilum lupinellum
Orbexilum lupinellum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in countries such as Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Species in the Orbexilum genus
Orbexilum pedunculatum,
Orbexilum simplex,
Orbexilum onobrychis,
Orbexilum stipulatum,
Orbexilum virgatum,
Orbexilum macrophyllum,
Orbexilum chiapasanum,
Orbexilum oliganthum,
Orbexilum melanocarpum,
Orbexilum lupinellum,
Orbexilum psoralioides,
Species in the Fabaceae family