Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall. ex Benth.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.93: 185 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423321
Common Names
- Uraria oblonga
- Oblong Uraria
- Oblong Goatweed
Description
Uraria oblonga (also called Oblong Uraria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and erect stems that reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are opposite, oblong, and serrate. Its flowers are white or yellow and appear in summer. It prefers sunny and dry habitats, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Uraria oblonga is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and treat urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uraria oblonga has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uraria oblonga can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH levels.
Where to Find Uraria oblonga
Uraria oblonga can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Uraria oblonga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uraria oblonga?
Uraria oblonga
What is the common name of Uraria oblonga?
Oblong Uraria
What is the natural habitat of Uraria oblonga?
It is native to eastern Asia, where it grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other moist sites.
Species in the Uraria genus
Uraria gossweileri,
Uraria picta,
Uraria lagopodioides,
Uraria lagopodoides,
Uraria crinita,
Uraria rufescens,
Uraria lacei,
Uraria sinensis,
Uraria campanulata,
Uraria acaulis,
Uraria acuminata,
Uraria balansae,
Uraria campanulata,
Uraria cochinchinensis,
Uraria cordifolia,
Uraria pierrei,
Uraria poilanei,
Uraria rotundata,
Uraria gracilis,
Uraria kurzii,
Uraria lagopus,
Uraria prunellifolia,
Uraria candida,
Uraria oblonga,
Uraria pseudoacuminata,
Uraria pulchra,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Kazuaki Ohashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ohashi' in the authors string.