Mirbelia rhagodioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Crisp & J.M.Taylor
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.10: 139 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187623
Common Names
- Mirbelia
- Silver-leaf Mirbelia
- Silver-leaf Bush Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mirbelia rhagodioides (also called Rhagodioid Mirbelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a spreading crown and small, bipinnate leaves. Its flowers are small and yellow, and its fruits are small, round, and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Mirbelia rhagodioides is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mirbelia rhagodioides is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mirbelia rhagodioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Mirbelia rhagodioides
Mirbelia rhagodioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Mirbelia rhagodioides FAQ
What is the common name of Mirbelia rhagodioides?
Slender Mirbelia
What is the natural habitat of Mirbelia rhagodioides?
Dry forests and savannas
What is the growth habit of Mirbelia rhagodioides?
It is a small to medium-sized shrub
Species in the Mirbelia genus
Mirbelia dilatata, Mirbelia rhagodioides, Mirbelia stipitata, Mirbelia trichocalyx, Mirbelia platylobioides, Mirbelia granitica, Mirbelia aotoides, Mirbelia seorsifolia, Mirbelia multicaulis, Mirbelia taxifolia, Mirbelia floribunda, Mirbelia pungens, Mirbelia depressa, Mirbelia baueri, Mirbelia confertiflora, Mirbelia microphylla, Mirbelia ovata, Mirbelia longifolia, Mirbelia viminalis, Mirbelia spinosa, Mirbelia ramulosa, Mirbelia subcordata, Mirbelia rubiifolia, Mirbelia densiflora, Mirbelia balsiformis, Mirbelia corallina, Mirbelia ferricola, Mirbelia speciosa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Joan M. Taylor (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mirbelia rhagodioides Crisp & J.M.Taylor: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.