Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imminens
ID:
1408514

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Stirt.

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.112: 151 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420978

Common Names

  • Psoralea imminens
  • Imminent Psoralea
  • Psoralea

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Description

Psoralea imminens (also called Imminent Psoralea, among many other common names) is an erect, woody shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grassland and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Psoralea imminens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psoralea imminens has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psoralea imminens is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Psoralea imminens

Psoralea imminens can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Psoralea imminens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psoralea imminens?

Psoralea imminens

What are the common names of Psoralea imminens?

Imminens Psoralea

What is the natural habitat of Psoralea imminens?

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.