PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / FABALES / FABACEAE / PAPILIONOIDEAE / PODALYRIEAE / PODALYRIA / CORDATA
Erect, woody shrubs up to 1.7 m tall; sprouting from a woody rootstock after fire. Leaves (17-)23-32(-55) x (12-)22-30(-55) mm, ovate, broadly ovate to almost circular, flat to often somewhat concave; apex mucronulate; base cordate; both surfaces densely woolly-tomentose; lower surface with venation distinct only on old leaves; petioles 2 mm long. Inflorescences 1(-2)-flowered. Peduncles shorter than the subtending leaves. Bracts 7-10 x 4-10 mm, lanceolate to broadly ovate, apex acuminate, base with a broad zone of attachment, not calyptrate. Pedicel 5-7 mm long. Calyx ± as long as keel; lobes lanceolate, acuminate, much longer than tube, becoming reflexed at anthesis, tube with a split (disruption) between upper two lobes; densely woolly-tomentose. Corolla bright pink with a white nectar guide. Standard broadly obovate, 30-32 mm broad. Nectar well double. Ovary 11-12-ovuled. Pods obliquely-oblong, inflated; densely villous. Seeds brown, sometimes mottled dark brown. From: Schutte-Vlok, AL; Van Wyk, B-E. 2011. A taxonomic revision of Podalyria (Fabaceae). Syst. Bot. 36(3): 631-660. [https://doi.org/10.1600/036364411X583628] [All rights reserved]
Erect, woody, resprouting shrub, up to 1.7 m high; tawny-velutinous in all parts. Leaves orbicular or widely ovate, rounded or cordate at base, both surfaces tawny-velutinous. Inflorescences axillary, 1-flowered; peduncles shorter than leaves. Flowers purple; bracts lanceolate to widely ovate. Calyx: lobes widely cultrate; nearly as long as keel; tawny-velutinous. Flowering time Nov.-Feb. From: Boatwright, JS; et al. 2019. Fabaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 926-1066. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Erect, woody, resprouting shrub to 1.7 m. Leaves 1-foliolate, ovate to suborbicular, with a cordate base, densely woolly. Flowers bright pink and white, bracts lanceolate to broadly ovate. From: Schutte, AL. 2012. Fabaceae: Podalyria Willd. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 570-571. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Podalyria cordata is recognized by the dense woolly-tomentose indumentum on the stems, leaves and calyces; short petioles (2 mm long); lanceolate to broadly ovate bracts and distinctly cordate leaves. From: Schutte-Vlok, AL; Van Wyk, B-E. 2011. A taxonomic revision of Podalyria (Fabaceae). Syst. Bot. 36(3): 631-660. [https://doi.org/10.1600/036364411X583628] [All rights reserved]
Mountain fynbos vegetation in rocky, loamy, sandy soil at 540-930 m above sea level. From: Schutte-Vlok, AL; Van Wyk, B-E. 2011. A taxonomic revision of Podalyria (Fabaceae). Syst. Bot. 36(3): 631-660. [https://doi.org/10.1600/036364411X583628] [All rights reserved]
Sandstone slopes; Albany Thicket, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. From: Boatwright, JS; et al. 2019. Fabaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 926-1066. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Sandstone slopes, 540-930 m. From: Schutte, AL. 2012. Fabaceae: Podalyria Willd. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 570-571. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Hottentots Holland Mountains. From: Schutte-Vlok, AL; Van Wyk, B-E. 2011. A taxonomic revision of Podalyria (Fabaceae). Syst. Bot. 36(3): 631-660. [https://doi.org/10.1600/036364411X583628] [All rights reserved]
Hottentots Holland Mtns. From: Schutte, AL. 2012. Fabaceae: Podalyria Willd. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 570-571. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
June to January
300 to 1150 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Published in: Hort. Kew., ed. 2 [W.T. Aiton] 3: 8 (1811)
Type: South Africa, Western Cape, “e Cap. b. Spei”, Thunberg s. n. (UPS, Herb. Thunberg 16342, lecto.). Lectotype designated by Schutte-Vlok & Van Wyk, Systematic Botany 36(3): 645 (2011).
Sophora cordata Thunb.
Published in: Prodr. Pl. Cap. 1: 79 (1794)
Hypocalyptus cordatus (Thunb.) Thunb.
Published in: Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 192 (1800)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| keurtjie | Afrikaans | Boatwright, JS; et al.. 2019. Fabaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 926-1066. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| keurtjie | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Fabales
FAMILY Fabaceae
SUBFAMILY Papilionoideae
TRIBE Podalyrieae
GENUS Podalyria
SPECIES cordata
53 results for Podalyria cordata R.Br.
Year
Barcode: PRE0742972-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, P, 991 | 1962-4-12
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; HOUWHOEKPAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0742971-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, CF, 1151 | --
South Africa, Cape Province, DU TOITSKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0646777-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 598 | 1981-2-12
South Africa, Western Cape, NUWEBERG FOR. STA.; SOUTH-FACING SLOPE ABOVE ROAD FROM NUWEBERG FOR. STA. TO LANDDROSKOP HUT
General notes: Erica-Restio community amongst large boulders. Shrubby plant 1- 1.5 m with densely pubescent leaves and mauve flowers. The area had been recently burnt.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0220952-0 Collector(s) & number: Haynes, RA, H.68 | 1969-5-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Grabouw. South origin of Sonderend River.
General notes: Alt. c. 3650 ft. North East rocky aspect beside path. Tall sparse bush ± 3 ft. high. Reddish purple flower. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0742968-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 63 | 1923-9-30
South Africa, Western Cape, WELLINGTON DIST.; ZUURVLAKTE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0782692-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, HCT 927 | 1953-9-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Humansdorp. Mac B.K. Range.
General notes: Scattered. Det: F.von Breitenbach. ex SAAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0192180-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 598 | 1981-2-12
South Africa, Western Cape, S facing slope above road from Nuweberg Forest Station to Landdroskop Hut.
General notes: Erica-Restio community amongst large boulders. Shrubby plant 1 - 1.5m with densely pubescent leaves and mauve flowers. The area had been recently burnt.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0742974-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4835 | 1963-5-29
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; HOUHOEKBERG; HOUHOEK FOREST RESERVE. SOUTH AND SOUTH- WEST FACING SLOPES ABOVE HOUHOEK INN.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0742973-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, PRE 9948 | 1830-6-
South Africa, Cape Province, STELLENBOSCH; MOUNTAINS AT GRIETJESGAT, BETWEEN LOWRYS PASS AND PALMIET RIVER.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0046498-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorne, CH, s.n. | 1922-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, Wellington. Witte River Valley.
General notes: Fl. Nov. 1922.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0220967-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 2513 | 1974-9-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Kogelberg State Forest. Paardeberg summit overlooking Oudebosch.
General notes: Alt. c. 2000 ft. Wet, southerly aspect. Pink flowers. White throat with red markings. Scattered but common. 1 m tall bushes.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0220954-1 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4835 | 1963-5-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Houhoekberg. Houhoek Forest Reserve. South and SW-facing slopes above Houhoek Inn.
General notes: Alt. 1200 - 2000 ft. Virgate w. stout pubescent spreading 6 ft. Broad ovate velvety silver leaves. Pink flowers. TMS with Southern Fynbos, floristically rich.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0055934-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, s.n. | 1942-8-
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Division. Dwarsberg foothills.
General notes: Fl. August 1942.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0129477-0 Collector(s) & number: Walters, IB, 961 | 1963-9-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Bainskloof.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0782469-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, KR 442 | 1967-4-
South Africa, Western Cape, Grabouw. Lebanon. Catchment 2d.
General notes: Young coppice shoots after fire. ex SAAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0774846-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 8660 | 1987-11-25
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON; VILJOEN'S PASS; AT TOP OF PASS ON E FACING SLOPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0065845-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, M, s.n. | 1953-9-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Division. Platteberg.
General notes: Fl. 25 Sept. 1953.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0782463-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, KR 64 | 1966-6-
South Africa, Western Cape, Grabouw. Nuweberg State Forest. Lebanon Forest Station, Catchment 1g.
General notes: Rocky slope. Shrub q 3ft tall. Local groups scatteered widely in moister parts of catchment area. Det: F.J.Kruger ex SAAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0742970-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, 3015 | 1925-8-
South Africa, Cape Province, WORCESTER; MATROOSBERG; KLOOF.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0085152-0 Collector(s) & number: Pamphlett, G, 33 | 1966-5-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Nuweberg, Kathleen Murray W.F. Reserve.
General notes: Flowers mauve pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0275471-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 31730 | 1967-10-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Houw Hoek Mountain, kloof on SW slopes above Houw Hoek.
General notes: SW slopes. Plant 5-6 ft tall.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0013535-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 8794 | 1958-11-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Paarl. Du Toits Kloof Pass, top and beside stream.
General notes: Fruiting.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0013532-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 6417 | 1936-7-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Elgin.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0055906-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, s.n. | 1940-7-
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Division. Moordenaars Kop, Hottentots Holland Mtns.
General notes: Fl. July 1940.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0742967-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, 2264B | 1830-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; KNOFLOOKSKRAAL AND KLEINHOUHOEK.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0781502-0 Collector(s) & number: Haynes, RA, H 68 | 1969-5-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Grabouw Nuweberg State Forest. S origin of Sonderend River.
General notes: Beside path. On rocky slope with NE aspect. 3m tall, sparse, bushy shrub. Occasional. ex Saasveld Re-det.A.S.L.Schelpe.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0220974-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 6928 | 1894-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, Houw Hoek.
General notes: Alt. 2100 ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0013533-0 Collector(s) & number: Bond, P, 494 | 1940-8-26
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Nieuweberg.
General notes: Purple.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0061394-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, s.n. | 1949-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Division, flats east of Viljoen's Pass.
General notes: Fl. Sept. 1949.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0269723-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 7702 | 2011-9-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Wolseley Area. Romansrivier Farm. Plot 26. Central valley head at upper end of farm. 33°28'13"S 19°14'29"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0782468-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, KR 359 | 1967-3-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Grabouw. Lebanon. Catchment 2d.
General notes: Moderate dry rocky mountain slopes. Shrub 4ft tall. Spreading. Rare. Scatteed. Det: F.J.Kruger ex SAAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0192173-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Niekerk, s.n. | 1934-8-
South Africa, Western Cape, Bainskloof.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0192171-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 5194 | 1987-10-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Lookout above Haasvlakte, Houhoek.
General notes: Rocky outcrop. Dark pink flowers. 2m tall straggly plants. Local.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0220958-0 Collector(s) & number: Hubbard, CS, 161 | 1935-3-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Slope above Keurbooms River Block J. Elgin.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0220962-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7151 | 1967-9-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Platberg. Kogelberg.
General notes: Alt. c. 1800 ft. Lower S. slopes. Straggly bush 4 - 8 ft. Compact when younger. Ovate grey hirsute leaves, puce flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0742969-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 655 | 1885-9-13
South Africa, Cape Province, WELLINGTON DIST.; SNEEUKOP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0050781-0 Collector(s) & number: Lamb, JDC, 603 | -12-
South Africa, Western Cape, French Hoek Pass.
General notes: Fl. December. Flowers pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0013534-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 13812 | 1942-10-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Paarl. Berg River Hoek.
General notes: Magenta.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0220954-2 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4835 | 1963-5-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Houhoekberg. Houhoek Forest Reserve. South and SW-facing slopes above Houhoek Inn.
General notes: Alt. 1200 - 2000 ft. Virgate w. stout pubescent spreading 6 ft. Broad ovate velvety silver leaves. Pink flowers. TMS with Southern Fynbos, floristically rich.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0068740-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, s.n. | 1954-12-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Division. Nuberg, near top of Viljoens Pass.
General notes: Fl. 6 Dec. 1954.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0085153-0 Collector(s) & number: Pamphlett, G, 35 | 1966-5-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Viljoen's Pass.
General notes: Flowers mauve pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0782467-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, KR 375 | 1967-3-31
South Africa, Western Cape, Grabouw Lebanon. Catchment 2d.
General notes: Stream bank. Shrub 5ft tall. Det; F.J.Kruger ex SAAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0192280-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, P, 991 | 1962-4-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Houw Hoek Pass.
General notes: Alt. 1100 ft. 2-3 m. Blue-pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Fabaceae Boatwright, JS; et al.In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)926-1066
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Fabaceae: Podalyria Willd. Schutte, ALIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 570-571
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2011
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A taxonomic revision of Podalyria (Fabaceae) Schutte-Vlok, AL; Van Wyk, B-ESystematic Botany 36(3)631-660
No results found for Podalyria cordata R.Br.
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