Psoralea

	Psoralea ''Psoralea'' is a genus in the legume family (Fabaceae) with 111 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs native to southern and eastern Africa, ranging from Kenya to South Africa. In South Africa they are commonly referred to as fountainbush (English); fonteinbos, bloukeur, or penwortel (Afrikaans); and umHlonishwa (Zulu). Etymology The name ‘''Psoralea’'' is derived from the Greek term ‘''Psoraleos’'', which means “affected with itch or with leprosy”. Psoralen occurs naturally in the seeds of '' Psoralea corylifolia'', and is used in PUVA (psoralen + UVA) treatment, for several diseases including such as psoriasis. Species 111 species are accepted: * '' Psoralea abbottii'' C.H.Stirt. * '' Psoralea accrescens'' * '' Psoralea aculeata'' L. * '' Psoralea acuminata'' * '' Psoralea affinis'' Eckl. & Zeyh. * '' Psoralea alata'' (Thunb.) T.M.Salter * '' Psoralea angustifolia'' L'Hér. * '' Psoralea aphylla'' L. * '' Psoralea arborea'' Sims * '' Psoralea arborescens'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Psoralea Pinnata ''Psoralea pinnata'' is an erect evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to a height between and tall. Description This plant has fine deep green linear leaf, leaves that are deeply divided with a length of about . The linear leaf blades occur in crowded alternate spirals are to in width and taper from the base. This plant blooms with white, lilac or blue pea shaped sweet smelling flowers between October and December. in large clusters toward the end of the branches. Flowering is followed by the production of small Legume, pods, each of these contain a single dark brown seed. Distribution ''Psoralea pinnata'' is a native of South Africa; it is also an established alien species in other countries, particularly Southern Australia and New Zealand. Common names ''Psoralea pinnata'' has many common names. In South Africa the plant is commonly known as the fountain bush or fonteinbos, it also is called penwortel, bloukeur and is known as umhlonishwa by the Zulu people, Zu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Psoralea Arborescens ''Psoralea'' is a genus in the legume family (Fabaceae) with 111 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs native to southern and eastern Africa, ranging from Kenya to South Africa. In South Africa they are commonly referred to as fountainbush (English); fonteinbos, bloukeur, or penwortel (Afrikaans); and umHlonishwa (Zulu). Etymology The name ‘''Psoralea’'' is derived from the Greek term ‘''Psoraleos’'', which means “affected with itch or with leprosy”. Psoralen occurs naturally in the seeds of '' Psoralea corylifolia'', and is used in PUVA (psoralen + UVA) treatment, for several diseases including such as psoriasis. Species 111 species are accepted: * '' Psoralea abbottii'' C.H.Stirt. * '' Psoralea accrescens'' * '' Psoralea aculeata'' L. * '' Psoralea acuminata'' * '' Psoralea affinis'' Eckl. & Zeyh. * '' Psoralea alata'' (Thunb.) T.M.Salter * '' Psoralea angustifolia'' L'Hér. * '' Psoralea aphylla'' L. * '' Psoralea arborea'' Sims * '' Psoralea arborescens'' * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Psoralea Cataracta ''Psoralea cataracta'' is a species of flowering plant in the family ''Fabaceae''. It was declared extinct in 2008 in the Red List of South African Plants, with a single specimen collected from the Tulbagh Waterfall in 1804. It was rediscovered 200 years later by Brian Du Preez in November of 2019 in the Winterhoek Mountains near Tulbagh. It is endemic to the Western Cape. It is also known by the name waterfall fountainbush. Description ''Psoralea cataracta'' has small purple flowers dangling on long, thread-like flower stalks. File:Psoralea cataracta Waterfall Fountainbush 2.jpg File:Psoralea cataracta Waterfall Fountainbush 3.jpg File:Psoralea cataracta Waterfall Fountainbush 4.jpg File:Psoralea cataracta Waterfall Fountainbush 5.jpg Distribution ''Psoralea cataracta'' is found around the southern slopes of the Winterhoek Mountains in the Tulbagh Valley. Conservation status As of the 2022 classification, ''Psoralea cataracta'' is classified as Critically Endangered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Psoralea Candicans ''Psoralea'' is a genus in the legume family (Fabaceae) with 111 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs native to southern and eastern Africa, ranging from Kenya to South Africa. In South Africa they are commonly referred to as fountainbush (English); fonteinbos, bloukeur, or penwortel (Afrikaans); and umHlonishwa (Zulu). Etymology The name ‘''Psoralea’'' is derived from the Greek term ‘''Psoraleos’'', which means “affected with itch or with leprosy”. Psoralen occurs naturally in the seeds of '' Psoralea corylifolia'', and is used in PUVA (psoralen + UVA) treatment, for several diseases including such as psoriasis. Species 111 species are accepted: * '' Psoralea abbottii'' C.H.Stirt. * '' Psoralea accrescens'' * '' Psoralea aculeata'' L. * '' Psoralea acuminata'' * '' Psoralea affinis'' Eckl. & Zeyh. * '' Psoralea alata'' (Thunb.) T.M.Salter * '' Psoralea angustifolia'' L'Hér. * '' Psoralea aphylla'' L. * '' Psoralea arborea'' Sims * ''Psoralea arborescens'' * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]