Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
harmandii
ID:
198623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)2: 368 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197952

Common Names

  • Spatholobus harmandii
  • Harmand's Spatholobus
  • Harmand's Legume

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Synonyms

  • Spatholobus sinensis Chun & T.Chen [deprecated]
  • Spatholobus compar Craib [valid]
  • Butea harmandii (Gagnep.) Blatt. [valid]

Description

Spatholobus harmandii (also called Harmand's Spatholobus, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 1.5m. It is native to China and Japan and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Spatholobus harmandii is used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Spatholobus harmandii is a yellow, pea-like flower. The seed is a flat, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings have a single pair of compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spatholobus harmandii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Spatholobus harmandii

Spatholobus harmandii is native to parts of India and Sri Lanka. It is commonly found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Spatholobus harmandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spatholobus harmandii?

Spatholobus harmandii

What is the common name of Spatholobus harmandii?

Harmand's Climbing Fern

Where is Spatholobus harmandii native to?

Indo-China

Species in the Spatholobus genus

Spatholobus parviflorus, Spatholobus suberectus, Spatholobus harmandii, Spatholobus discolor, Spatholobus pulcher, Spatholobus varians, Spatholobus biauritus, Spatholobus gengmaensis, Spatholobus uniauritus, Spatholobus acuminatus, Spatholobus pottingeri, Spatholobus crassifolius, Spatholobus latistipulus, Spatholobus merguensis, Spatholobus purpureus, Spatholobus albus, Spatholobus apoensis, Spatholobus auricomus, Spatholobus auritus, Spatholobus bracteolatus, Spatholobus dubius, Spatholobus ferrugineus, Spatholobus gyrocarpus, Spatholobus hirsutus, Spatholobus latibractea, Spatholobus littoralis, Spatholobus macropterus, Spatholobus maingayi, Spatholobus multiflorus, Spatholobus oblongifolius, Spatholobus persicinus, Spatholobus ridleyi, Spatholobus sanguineus, Spatholobus viridis, Spatholobus sinensis, Spatholobus discolor, Spatholobus biauritus, Spatholobus gengmaensis, Spatholobus uniauritus,

Species in the Fabaceae family