Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
198760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Ann. Wiener Mus. Naturgesch.2: 68 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198089

Common Names

  • Podalyria lanceolata
  • Lanceolate Podalyria
  • Lanceolate Bean

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Synonyms

  • Podalyria calyptrata lanceolata E.Mey. [valid]
  • Aphora lanceolata (E.Mey.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Podalyria lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved Silver-pod, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of up to 4 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and have a leathery texture. The flowers are white and grow in clusters. It is found in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Podalyria lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podalyria lanceolata has white flowers with a short corolla tube and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podalyria lanceolata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they are established.

Where to Find Podalyria lanceolata

Podalyria lanceolata is native to tropical regions of South Africa and can be found in moist, well-drained soils.

Podalyria lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podalyria lanceolata?

Podalyria lanceolata

What is the common name of Podalyria lanceolata?

Lanceolata

What is the family of Podalyria lanceolata?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:515380-1: Based on the initial data import