Podalyria hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aiton) Willd.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 2: 505 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198196
Common Names
- Podalyria hirsuta
- Hirsuta Podalyria
- Hirsuta Sweet Pea
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- Podalyria thunbergiana Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
- Podalyria meyeriana Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
- Podalyria intermedia Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
- Sophora hirsuta Aiton [valid]
- Podalyria canescens thunbergiana (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Walp. [unknown]
- Podalyria cordata minor Walp. [unknown]
Description
Podalyria hirsuta (also called 'Hairy Pea', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South Africa and can be found in coastal scrub, sand dunes and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Podalyria hirsuta is a drought-tolerant shrub with fragrant flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podalyria hirsuta has yellow flowers, small, brown, flattened, winged seeds, and seedlings with a single, erect stem.
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Podalyria hirsuta is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer. Layering can be done in the spring or summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Podalyria hirsuta
Podalyria hirsuta is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the western and eastern Cape provinces.
Podalyria hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podalyria hirsuta?
Podalyria hirsuta
What is the common name of Podalyria hirsuta?
Hairy Podalyria
Where is Podalyria hirsuta native to?
South Africa
Species in the Podalyria genus
Podalyria burchellii, Podalyria burchellii, Podalyria calyptrata, Podalyria lanceolata, Podalyria cordata, Podalyria hirsuta, Podalyria leipoldtii, Podalyria microphylla, Podalyria montana, Podalyria myrtillifolia, Podalyria oleaefolia, Podalyria orbicularis, Podalyria pearsonni, Podalyria racemulosa, Podalyria sericea, Podalyria uncinata, Podalyria oleifolia, Podalyria variabilis, Podalyria amoena, Podalyria pearsonii, Podalyria buxifolia, Podalyria biflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Podalyria hirsuta (Aiton) Willd.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.