Psoralea fleta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Stirt.
Source:
tro
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.97: 81 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042601
Common Names
- Fleta Psoralea
- Fringed Psoralea
- Large-flowered Psoralea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psoralea fleta (also called Fleta Psoralea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in North America. It is a tall, green, leafy plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, where it is found in moist forests and along streams. It is also found in other temperate regions, such as Europe and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Psoralea fleta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of herbal medicine and other products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psoralea fleta has small, white flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a short stem and two small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psoralea fleta is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It is easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer.
Where to Find Psoralea fleta
Psoralea fleta is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Species in the Psoralea genus
Psoralea mexicana, Psoralea affinis, Psoralea oligophylla, Psoralea speciosa, Psoralea aculeata, Psoralea aphylla, Psoralea arborea, Psoralea axillaris, Psoralea ensifolia, Psoralea fascicularis, Psoralea filifolia, Psoralea glabra, Psoralea glaucescens, Psoralea glaucina, Psoralea gueinzii, Psoralea implexa, Psoralea keetii, Psoralea laevigata, Psoralea monophylla, Psoralea odoratissima, Psoralea oreophila, Psoralea pinnata, Psoralea plauta, Psoralea restioides, Psoralea tenuissima, Psoralea triflora, Psoralea trullata, Psoralea verrucosa, Psoralea peratica, Psoralea cataracta, Psoralea margaretiflora, Psoralea fleta, Psoralea angustifolia, Psoralea repens, Psoralea tenuifolia, Psoralea alata, Psoralea asarina, Psoralea imbricata, Psoralea laxa, Psoralea keetii, Psoralea abbottii, Psoralea forbesiae, Psoralea diturnerae, Psoralea vanberkeliae, Psoralea gigantea, Psoralea usitata, Psoralea brilliantissima, Psoralea elegans, Psoralea floccosa, Psoralea imminens,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Charles Howard Stirton (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Stirt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77149187-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Psoralea fleta C.H.Stirt.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.