Psoralea platyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Stirt.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 200(1): 64. 2022
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000040685
Common Names
- Psoralea Platyphylla
- Broad-Leaved Psoralea
- Platyphylla Psoralea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psoralea platyphylla (also called Platypsoralea platyphylla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It is a member of the Fabaceae family and grows to a height of up to 4 meters. It has grey-green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psoralea platyphylla is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin conditions, and inflammation. It is also used as a natural food coloring and flavoring agent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psoralea platyphylla has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psoralea platyphylla is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Psoralea platyphylla
Psoralea platyphylla is found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Psoralea platyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psoralea platyphylla?
Psoralea platyphylla
What is the common name of Psoralea platyphylla?
Broad-leaved psoralea
What is the natural habitat of Psoralea platyphylla?
Dry, rocky slopes 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
IPNI Record: 77304980-1: Added by the Sept 2022 IPNI import.