Maackia hwashanensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
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W.T.Wang
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197215
Common Names
- Maackia hwashanensis
- Hwashan Maackia
- Hwashan Amur Maackia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maackia hwashanensis (also called Hwashan Maackia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has pinnate leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Maackia hwashanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maackia hwashanensis has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maackia hwashanensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Maackia hwashanensis
Maackia hwashanensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi.
Maackia hwashanensis FAQ
What are the common names of Maackia hwashanensis?
The common names of Maackia hwashanensis are Hwashan Maackia and Hwashan-leaved Maackia.
What is the native range of Maackia hwashanensis?
Maackia hwashanensis is native to Southeast Asia and parts of China.
What are the uses of Maackia hwashanensis?
Maackia hwashanensis is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
Species in the Maackia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:928530-1: Based on the initial data import