Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sm.) DC.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 103 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468421
Common Names
- Podolobium Scandens
- Climbing Podolobium
- Climbing Tree
Synonyms
- Oxylobium scandens (Sm.) Benth. [valid]
- Mirbelia baxteri Lindl. [valid]
- Podolobium obovatum A.Gray [unknown]
- Podolobium humifusum G.Don [unknown]
- Callistachys scandens (Sm.) Kuntze [valid]
- Chorizema baxteri Graham [valid]
- Chorizema scandens Sm. [unknown]
- Daviesia humifusa Sieber ex DC. [invalid]
- Oxylobium scandens obovatum (A.Gray) Benth. [unknown]
- Podolobium scandens humifusum DC. [unknown]
- Daviesia umbellata Sieber ex DC. [invalid]
Description
Podolobium scandens (also called Climbing Podolobium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Podolobium scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podolobium scandens has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, brown and round, and the seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podolobium scandens is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 2 m (6 ft) and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Podolobium scandens
Podolobium scandens is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry and wet forests.
Podolobium scandens FAQ
What are the common names for Podolobium scandens?
The common names for Podolobium scandens are Climbing Podolobium and Climbing Tree Poppy.
What is the growth rate of Podolobium scandens?
The growth rate of Podolobium scandens is slow to moderate.
What type of soil does Podolobium scandens prefer?
Podolobium scandens prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Species in the Podolobium genus
Species in the Fabaceae family