Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.W.Liu & T.N.Ho) Raab-Straube
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Fl. China 20-21: 48 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042707
Common Names
- Qinghai Himalaiella
- Qinghai Pea
- Qinghai Vigna
Description
Himalaiella qinghaiensis (also called Qinghai Himalaiella, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Himalaiella qinghaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Himalaiella qinghaiensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Himalaiella qinghaiensis is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought conditions. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require regular fertilization.
Where to Find Himalaiella qinghaiensis
Himalaiella qinghaiensis is found in China.
Species in the Himalaiella genus
Himalaiella albescens,
Himalaiella chenopodiifolia,
Himalaiella peguensis,
Himalaiella deltoidea,
Himalaiella heteromalla,
Himalaiella yakla,
Himalaiella chitralica,
Himalaiella abnormis,
Himalaiella nivea,
Himalaiella foliosa,
Himalaiella afghana,
Himalaiella auriculata,
Himalaiella qinghaiensis,
Himalaiella natmataungensis,
Himalaiella lushaiensis,
Himalaiella andersonii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,