Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
1055646

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Bergius

Source:
tro

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Cap.: 223 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054984

Common Names

  • Repens Psoralea
  • White Psoralea
  • Creeping Psoralea

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Description

Psoralea repens (also called creeping psoralea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psoralea repens is used as a medicinal plant, for its timber, and as a living fence.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psoralea repens has small, white, bell-shaped flowers, which are followed by seed pods that are up to 2 inches long. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psoralea repens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Psoralea repens

Psoralea repens is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-7483: Originally associated with wfo-0000212409
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-7483: Originally associated with wfo-0000212409
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:516257-1: Based on the initial data import