Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Thes. Cap.1: 51 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212368
Common Names
- Zeyher's Psoralea
- Psoralea Zeyheri
- Zeyher's Bush
Synonyms
- Otholobium zeyheri (Harv.) C.H.Stirt. [unknown]
- Lotodes zeyheri (Harv.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Psoralea zeyheri (also called 'Zeyher's 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.
Uses & Benefits
Psoralea zeyheri is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psoralea zeyheri has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psoralea zeyheri is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is native to South Africa and is a member of the Fabaceae family. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late summer or early autumn and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Psoralea zeyheri
Psoralea zeyheri is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops.
Psoralea zeyheri FAQ
What type of plant is Psoralea zeyheri?
Psoralea zeyheri is a perennial shrub.
Where is Psoralea zeyheri found?
Psoralea zeyheri is found in South Africa.
What is the habitat of Psoralea zeyheri?
Psoralea zeyheri 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