Podalyria pearsonni - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Phillips
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus.9: 119 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198287
Common Names
- Podalyria
- Pearsonni
- Pearson's Pincushion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Podalyria pearsonni (also called 'Pearson's Podalyria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey, and is found growing in rocky, open habitats at elevations of up to 2,500 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Podalyria pearsonni has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podalyria pearsonni has yellow flowers, small seeds and short seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Podalyria pearsonni is a shrub that is native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Podalyria pearsonni
Podalyria pearsonni is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky, dry habitats.
Podalyria pearsonni FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podalyria pearsonni?
Podalyria pearsonni
What is the common name of Podalyria pearsonni?
Pearson's Podalyria
What is the natural habitat of Podalyria pearsonni?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States
Species in the Podalyria genus
Podalyria burchellii, Podalyria burchellii, Podalyria calyptrata, Podalyria lanceolata, Podalyria cordata, Podalyria hirsuta, Podalyria leipoldtii, Podalyria microphylla, Podalyria montana, Podalyria myrtillifolia, Podalyria oleaefolia, Podalyria orbicularis, Podalyria pearsonni, Podalyria racemulosa, Podalyria sericea, Podalyria uncinata, Podalyria oleifolia, Podalyria variabilis, Podalyria amoena, Podalyria pearsonii, Podalyria buxifolia, Podalyria biflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:515402-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Podalyria pearsonii E.Phillips: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.