Phyllolobium tanguticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanguticum
ID:
1333788
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Batalin) X.Y.Zhu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Biodivers. Sci.23: 247 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346242
Common Names
- Phyllolobium tanguticum
- Tanguticum Phyllolobium
- Tanguticum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllolobium tanguticum (also called Tangut Phyllolobium, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China. It has a woody stem and grows up to 10 m in height. It has white flowers and grows in forests, woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllolobium tanguticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for animals and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Phyllolobium tanguticum has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are short, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phyllolobium tanguticum can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections, each with at least one eye, and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Phyllolobium tanguticum
Phyllolobium tanguticum is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Phyllolobium tanguticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllolobium tanguticum?
Phyllolobium tanguticum
What is the natural habitat of Phyllolobium tanguticum?
It is native to East Asia.
What are the uses of Phyllolobium tanguticum?
It is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.
Species in the Phyllolobium genus
Phyllolobium chinense, Phyllolobium lineariaurifer, Phyllolobium lachungense, Phyllolobium petri-primi, Phyllolobium sichuanense, Phyllolobium lineariauriferum, Phyllolobium balfourianum, Phyllolobium camptodontum, Phyllolobium chapmanianum, Phyllolobium dolichochaete, Phyllolobium donianum, Phyllolobium enneaphyllum, Phyllolobium eutrichus, Phyllolobium flavovirens, Phyllolobium heydei, Phyllolobium lasaense, Phyllolobium milingense, Phyllolobium pastorium, Phyllolobium prodigiosum, Phyllolobium sanbilingense, Phyllolobium siccaneum, Phyllolobium tingriense, Phyllolobium tribulifolium, Phyllolobium turgidocarpum, Phyllolobium tanguticum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Alexander Theodorowicz Batalin (1847-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batalin' in the authors string.
Xiang Yun Zhu (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Y.Zhu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77156665-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Phyllolobium tanguticum (Batalin) X.Y.Zhu: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.