Thermopsis yushuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yushuensis
ID:
199833
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Q.Wei
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin4(2): 136 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199162
Common Names
- Thermopsis yushuensis
- Yushu Thermopsis
- Yushu False Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thermopsis yushuensis (also called Yushu thermopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and western China. It grows in sunny, open meadows and grasslands, with an average height of 20-50 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Thermopsis yushuensis is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thermopsis yushuensis has yellow flowers, which are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Thermopsis yushuensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Thermopsis yushuensis
Thermopsis yushuensis can be found in the alpine meadows of the Yushu Prefecture in Qinghai Province, China.
Thermopsis yushuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thermopsis yushuensis?
Thermopsis yushuensis
What is the common name of Thermopsis yushuensis?
Yushu thermopsis
Where is Thermopsis yushuensis found?
It is found in Tibet, China, and Mongolia
Species in the Thermopsis genus
Thermopsis barbata, Thermopsis chinensis, Thermopsis dolichocarpa, Thermopsis turkestanica, Thermopsis alterniflora, Thermopsis californica, Thermopsis gracilis, Thermopsis macrophylla, Thermopsis mollis, Thermopsis montana, Thermopsis rhombifolia, Thermopsis robusta, Thermopsis villosa, Thermopsis alpina, Thermopsis gyirongensis, Thermopsis inflata, Thermopsis mongolica, Thermopsis hirsutissima, Thermopsis schischkinii, Thermopsis przewalskii, Thermopsis smithiana, Thermopsis yushuensis, Thermopsis bargusinensis, Thermopsis dahurica, Thermopsis jacutica, Thermopsis longicarpa, Thermopsis lanceolata, Thermopsis montana, Thermopsis mollis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Si Qi Wei: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Q.Wei' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Thermopsis yushuensis S.Q.Wei: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.