Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
1061504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yen C.Yang & P.H.Huang

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin8: 5 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060842



Common Names

  • Hainanensis
  • Hainanensis Christia
  • Christia Hainanensis


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Description

Christia hainanensis (also called Hainan Christia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a prostrate or ascending habit and a woody rootstock. It is native to China, and is found in grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Christia hainanensis is used as a food source, forage, and medicinal plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Christia hainanensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in small, rounded heads. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Christia hainanensis

Christia hainanensis is found in the Hainan province of China.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Pu Hwa Huang (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Huang' in the authors string.
Yang Xian Jin (1913-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yen C.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896405-1: Based on the initial data import