Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Stirt.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.64: 244 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468160
Common Names
- Peratica Psoralea
- Psoralea Peratica
- Peratica Psoralea
Description
Psoralea peratica (also called Peratic Psoralea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It is a small herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Psoralea peratica is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psoralea peratica has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psoralea peratica is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It is a low-growing, spreading plant with bright green, lobed leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist potting soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Psoralea peratica
Psoralea peratica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Italy.
Psoralea peratica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psoralea peratica?
Psoralea peratica
What is the common name of Psoralea peratica?
Peratic Psoralea
What is the natural habitat of Psoralea peratica?
Tropical rainforest
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