Psoralea abbottii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Stirt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.50: 619 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228098
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psoralea abbottii (also called Abbott's Psoralea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Psoralea abbottii is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psoralea abbottii is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psoralea abbottii is a perennial evergreen plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.
Where to Find Psoralea abbottii
Psoralea abbottii is a plant native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Psoralea abbottii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psoralea abbottii?
Psoralea abbottii
What is the common name of Psoralea abbottii?
Abbottii Psoralea
What is the natural habitat of Psoralea abbottii?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
Species in the Psoralea genus
Psoralea mexicana, Psoralea affinis, Psoralea oligophylla, Psoralea speciosa, Psoralea aculeata, Psoralea aphylla, Psoralea arborea, Psoralea axillaris, Psoralea ensifolia, Psoralea fascicularis, Psoralea filifolia, Psoralea glabra, Psoralea glaucescens, Psoralea glaucina, Psoralea gueinzii, Psoralea implexa, Psoralea keetii, Psoralea laevigata, Psoralea monophylla, Psoralea odoratissima, Psoralea oreophila, Psoralea pinnata, Psoralea plauta, Psoralea restioides, Psoralea tenuissima, Psoralea triflora, Psoralea trullata, Psoralea verrucosa, Psoralea peratica, Psoralea cataracta, Psoralea margaretiflora, Psoralea fleta, Psoralea angustifolia, Psoralea repens, Psoralea tenuifolia, Psoralea alata, Psoralea asarina, Psoralea imbricata, Psoralea laxa, Psoralea keetii, Psoralea abbottii, Psoralea forbesiae, Psoralea diturnerae, Psoralea vanberkeliae, Psoralea gigantea, Psoralea usitata, Psoralea brilliantissima, Psoralea elegans, Psoralea floccosa, Psoralea imminens,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Charles Howard Stirton (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Stirt.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Psoralea abbottii C.H.Stirt.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.