Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
striata
ID:
213024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap.: 136 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212353

Common Names

  • Striated Psoralea
  • Psoralea Striata
  • Striated Bush

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Synonyms

  • Otholobium striatum (Thunb.) C.H.Stirt. [unknown]
  • Psoralea rupicola Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Psoralea ecklonis Walp. [unknown]
  • Psoralea eckloniana Otto ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Lotodes striata (Thunb.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Psoralea striata (also called 'Striped Pea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m high. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation. It has grey-green leaves and blue-purple flowers, and its leaves are marked with white stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Psoralea striata is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psoralea striata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psoralea striata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location. When dividing, divide the plant in early spring or late autumn. Plant the divisions in a sunny location and water them well.

Where to Find Psoralea striata

Psoralea striata is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Psoralea striata FAQ

What type of plant is Psoralea striata?

Psoralea striata is a perennial shrub.

Where is Psoralea striata found?

Psoralea striata is found in South Africa.

What is the habitat of Psoralea striata?

Psoralea striata is found in dry, rocky areas.

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