Podalyria calyptrata
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID643fdbde907a4185738331 |
| Scientific name | Podalyria calyptrata |
| Authority | (Retz.) Willd. |
| First published in | Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 2: 504 (1799) |
Description Top
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It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in autumn or spring.
Podalyria calyptrata, also known as keurtjie or water blossom pea, is a resilient and fast-growing tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape region of South Africa and is characterized by its velvety silver leaves and bright-pink, sweetly scented flowers. This tree can reach a height of 4 meters and is commonly found in fynbos and forest verges. It is easy to grow and can tolerate wind, frost, and drought, but thrives best with regular watering. P. calyptrata can be used as a hedge or screen, or as a specimen plant with its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings and is a popular choice for gardens in its native region.
Podalyria calyptrata, also known as keurtjie or water blossom pea, is a resilient and fast-growing tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape region of South Africa and is characterized by its velvety silver leaves and bright-pink, sweetly scented flowers. This tree can reach a height of 4 meters and is commonly found in fynbos and forest verges. It is easy to grow and can tolerate wind, frost, and drought, but thrives best with regular watering. P. calyptrata can be used as a hedge or screen, or as a specimen plant with its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings and is a popular choice for gardens in its native region.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Podalyria styracifolia | Sims | Bot. Mag.38: t. 1580 (1813) |
| Podalyria subbiflora | DC. | Prodr.2: 102 (1825) |
| Aphora calyptrata | (Retz.) Kuntze | Revis. Gen. Pl.1: 161 (1891) |
| Crotalaria villosa | L. | Sp. Pl.: 715 (1753) |
| Hypocalyptus calyptratus | (Retz.) Thunb. | Prodr. Pl. Cap.: 192 (1800) |
| Sophora calyptrata | Retz. | Observ. Bot.1: 36 (1779) |
| Podalyria biflora var. angustifolia | Walp. | Linnaea13: 457 (1840) |
| Podalyria calyptrata var. styracifolia | (Sims) Walp. | Linnaea13: 455 (1840) |
| Sophora calyptrata var. glabra | P.J.Bergius | Descr. Pl. Cap.: 139 (1767) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans | waterkeurtjie |
| Chinese | 水花槐 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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- Extinct
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Southern Africa
- Cape Provinces
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Southern Africa
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000198050 |
| Tropicos | 13046103 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:515357-1 |
| The Plant List | ild-4456 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 33311 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 49834 |
| IUCN Red List | 149508728 |
| IPNI | 515357-1 |
| iNaturalist | 449272 |
| GBIF | 5352148 |
| Freebase | /m/0dlkvsh |
| EPPO | PDYCA |
| EOL | 685909 |
| USDA GRIN | 102022 |
| Wikipedia | Podalyria_calyptrata |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Lupin alkaloids / Sparteine, lupanine, and related alkaloids | |||||
| (1R,2R,9S,10R)-7,15-diazatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.010,15]heptadecan-6-one | 92143189 | Click to see C1CCN2CC3CC(C2C1)CN4C3CCCC4=O | 248.36 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(92)90103-K |
| Hydrorhombinine | 7018997 | Click to see C1CCN2CC3CC(C2C1)CN4C3CCCC4=O | 248.36 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00984741 |
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| In public collections | 0 |