Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ilicifolium
ID:
193776

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Andrews) Crisp & P.H.Weston

Source:
ildis

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
M.D.Crisp & J.J.Doyle (eds.), Advances Legume System.7: 280 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193105

Common Names

  • Podolobium ilicifolium
  • Ilicifolium Podolobium
  • Podolobium Ilicifolium

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Synonyms

  • Oxylobium ilicifolium (Andrews) Domin [valid]
  • Oxylobium trilobatum Benth. [valid]
  • Oxylobium staurophyllum (Sieber ex DC.) Benth. [valid]
  • Podolobium trilobatum R.Br. [unknown]
  • Podolobium bidwellianum J.W.Loudon [invalid]
  • Podolobium staurophyllum Sieber ex DC. [valid]
  • Podolobium berberifolium A.Cunn. ex Lindl. [valid]
  • Podolobium aquifolium Lodd. ex G.Don [invalid]
  • Pultenaea ilicifolia Andrews [valid]
  • Callistachys ilicifolia (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]
  • Callistachys staurophylla (Sieber ex DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chorizema trilobum Sm. [unknown]
  • Oxylobium trilobatum staurophyllum (DC.) Maiden & Betche [unknown]

Description

Podolobium ilicifolium (also called Holly-leaved Podolobium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in Madagascar. It has simple, alternate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist, lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Podolobium ilicifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podolobium ilicifolium has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and thin with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podolobium ilicifolium is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.

Where to Find Podolobium ilicifolium

Podolobium ilicifolium is native to Australia and can be found in the eucalyptus woodlands of the country.

Podolobium ilicifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podolobium ilicifolium?

Podolobium ilicifolium

What is the common name of Podolobium ilicifolium?

Podolobium

What is the natural habitat of Podolobium ilicifolium?

Tropical forests of Madagascar

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Peter Weston (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Weston' in the authors string.