Podalyria oleaefolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Salisb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Parad. Lond.2: t. 114 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198265
Common Names
- Podalyria
- Oleaefolia
- Olive-Leaved Pincushion
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- Podalyria speciosa Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
- Aphora speciosa (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Podalyria oleaefolia (also called 'Olive-leaved Podalyria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey, and is found growing in rocky, open habitats at elevations of up to 2,500 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Podalyria oleaefolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podalyria oleaefolia has yellow flowers, small seeds and short seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Podalyria oleaefolia is a shrub that is native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Podalyria oleaefolia
Podalyria oleaefolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky, dry habitats.
Podalyria oleaefolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podalyria oleaefolia?
Podalyria oleaefolia
What is the native range of Podalyria oleaefolia?
Central Asia
What is the growth habit of Podalyria oleaefolia?
Shrub or small tree
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
Richard Anthony Salisbury (1761-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salisb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:515396-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Podalyria oleifolia Salisb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.