Phyllolobium chinense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinense
ID:
198996
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
C.P.J.Sprengel, Novi Provent.: 33 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198325
Common Names
- Chinese Phyllolobium
- Chinese Vetch
- Chinese Milkvetch
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- Astragalus complanatus R.Br. ex Bunge [valid]
- Astragalus pratensis Ulbr. [valid]
- Astragalus complanatus complanatus [unknown]
- Tragacantha complanata (R.Br. ex Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
- Astragalus oliganthus Horan. ex Bunge [illegitimate]
Description
Phyllolobium chinense (also called 'Chinese Phyllolobium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. This plant has a low-growing, spreading form and produces white flowers in the spring.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllolobium chinense has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllolobium chinense has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in an alternate pattern.
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Phyllolobium chinense is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Phyllolobium chinense
Phyllolobium chinense is native to East Asia and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Phyllolobium chinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllolobium chinense?
Phyllolobium chinense
What is the common name of Phyllolobium chinense?
Chinese Phyllolobium
What is the natural habitat of Phyllolobium chinense?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States
Species in the Phyllolobium genus
Phyllolobium chinense, Phyllolobium lineariaurifer, Phyllolobium lachungense, Phyllolobium petri-primi, Phyllolobium sichuanense, Phyllolobium lineariauriferum, Phyllolobium balfourianum, Phyllolobium camptodontum, Phyllolobium chapmanianum, Phyllolobium dolichochaete, Phyllolobium donianum, Phyllolobium enneaphyllum, Phyllolobium eutrichus, Phyllolobium flavovirens, Phyllolobium heydei, Phyllolobium lasaense, Phyllolobium milingense, Phyllolobium pastorium, Phyllolobium prodigiosum, Phyllolobium sanbilingense, Phyllolobium siccaneum, Phyllolobium tingriense, Phyllolobium tribulifolium, Phyllolobium turgidocarpum, Phyllolobium tanguticum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:514272-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Phyllolobium chinense Fisch.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.