Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigidula
ID:
1408527

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Stirt.

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.97: 79 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420991

Common Names

  • Psoralea rigidula
  • Rigid Psoralea
  • Psoralea

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Description

Psoralea rigidula (also called Rigidleaf 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 rigidula is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psoralea rigidula 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 rigidula is a perennial that is best grown from seed. Sow the seed in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The seed should be sown in the spring and the plants will bloom in the summer. The plants should be divided every few years to keep them healthy.

Where to Find Psoralea rigidula

Psoralea rigidula can be found in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

Psoralea rigidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psoralea rigidula?

Psoralea rigidula

What type of plant is Psoralea rigidula?

Psoralea rigidula is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

Where is Psoralea rigidula found?

Psoralea rigidula is found in South Africa.

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.