Psoralea lucens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.H.Stirt. & Muasya) C.H.Stirt.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 200(1): 68. 2022
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000040695
Common Names
- Psoralea lucens
- Shining Psoralea
- Lucens Psoralea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psoralea lucens (also called Shining Psoralea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, grey-green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psoralea lucens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psoralea lucens is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psoralea lucens is a small perennial herb that can be propagated by division. The plant should be divided in early spring or late fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Psoralea lucens
Psoralea lucens is found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Psoralea lucens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psoralea lucens?
Psoralea lucens
Where does Psoralea lucens grow?
Psoralea lucens grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.
What type of plant is Psoralea lucens?
Psoralea lucens is an annual herb.
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
IPNI Record: 77305002-1: Added by the Sept 2022 IPNI import.