Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nanus
ID:
187539

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

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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.

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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

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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

References

Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.
Sze Hsu Cheng (1931-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.H.Cheng' in the authors string.