Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Ohashi
Source:
ildis
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.51: 345 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204608
Common Names
- Campylotropis luhitensis
- Luhitensis Campylotropis
- Luhitensis Velvetpod
Description
Campylotropis luhitensis (also called Luhita campylotropis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Himalayas. It has oblong leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Campylotropis luhitensis is used as a fodder for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylotropis luhitensis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylotropis luhitensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The shrub prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Campylotropis luhitensis
Campylotropis luhitensis is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests in the Eastern Himalayas region.
Campylotropis luhitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylotropis luhitensis?
Campylotropis luhitensis
What is the common name of Campylotropis luhitensis?
Luhit Campylotropis
What is the natural habitat of Campylotropis luhitensis?
Dry deciduous forests and scrublands
Species in the Campylotropis genus
Campylotropis macrocarpa,
Campylotropis hirtella,
Campylotropis harmsii,
Campylotropis capillipes,
Campylotropis fulva,
Campylotropis delavayi,
Campylotropis diversifolia,
Campylotropis henryi,
Campylotropis trigonoclada,
Campylotropis brevifolia,
Campylotropis wenshaaica,
Campylotropis tenuiramea,
Campylotropis howellii,
Campylotropis bonii,
Campylotropis polyantha,
Campylotropis sargentiana,
Campylotropis argentea,
Campylotropis parviflora,
Campylotropis latifolia,
Campylotropis pinetorum,
Campylotropis sulcata,
Campylotropis wilsonii,
Campylotropis yunnanensis,
Campylotropis decora,
Campylotropis griffithii,
Campylotropis luhitensis,
Campylotropis macrostyla,
Campylotropis falconeri,
Campylotropis speciosa,
Campylotropis stenocarpa,
Campylotropis thomsonii,
Campylotropis alba,
Campylotropis alopochloa,
Campylotropis burmanica,
Campylotropis cytisoides,
Campylotropis grandifolia,
Campylotropis pauciflora,
Campylotropis teretiracemosa,
Campylotropis alopochroa,
Campylotropis albopubescens,
Campylotropis microphylla,
Campylotropis luquanensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family