Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
197880

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin.7: 544 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197209

Common Names

  • Maackia tenuifolia
  • Slender Maackia
  • Slender Amur Maackia

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Synonyms

  • Euchresta tenuifolia Hemsl. [valid]
  • Maackia honanensis Bailey [deprecated]
  • Maackia honanensis L.H.Bailey [valid]

Description

Maackia tenuifolia (also called Amur 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Maackia tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia

Maackia tenuifolia is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi.

Maackia tenuifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Maackia tenuifolia?

The common names of Maackia tenuifolia are Slender Maackia and Slender-leaved Maackia.

What is the native range of Maackia tenuifolia?

Maackia tenuifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What are the uses of Maackia tenuifolia?

Maackia tenuifolia is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.