Status:
valid
Authors:
(Banks) de Wit
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 431 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057766
Common Names
- Lysiphyllum diphyllum
- Diphyllum Lysiphyllum
- Lysiphyllum Plant
Description
Lysiphyllum diphyllum (also called Diphyllous Lysiphyllum, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Australia. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lysiphyllum diphyllum is used as a source of timber and fuelwood, as well as for soil stabilization and windbreaks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lysiphyllum diphyllum has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lysiphyllum diphyllum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer.
Where to Find Lysiphyllum diphyllum
Lysiphyllum diphyllum can be found in tropical Africa.
Species in the Lysiphyllum genus
Species in the Fabaceae family