Status:
valid
Authors:
(Popov) S.H.Cheng
Source:
ildis
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)44: 1384 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186868
Common Names
- Ammopiptanthus nanus
- Nan Ammopiptanthus
- Ammopiptanthus
Synonyms
- Piptanthus nanus Popov [valid]
- Podalyria nana (Popov) Popov [unknown]
- Podalyria nanus (Popov) Popov [unknown]
- Ammopiptanthus kamelinii Lazkov [valid]
Description
Ammopiptanthus nanus (also called 'Small Ammopiptanthus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnately compound. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Ammopiptanthus nanus is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a source of firewood and timber for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ammopiptanthus nanus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ammopiptanthus nanus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Ammopiptanthus nanus
Ammopiptanthus nanus can be found in Central Asia, China, and Mongolia.
Ammopiptanthus nanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ammopiptanthus nanus?
Ammopiptanthus nanus
What is the common name of Ammopiptanthus nanus?
Dwarf Ammopiptanthus
What is the natural habitat of Ammopiptanthus nanus?
Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland
Species in the Ammopiptanthus genus
Species in the Fabaceae family