Phyllolobium lachungense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lachungense
ID:
745106
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.B.Chaudhary) Podlech
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.120: 58 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744439
Common Names
- Phyllolobium lachungense
- Lachung Phyllolobium
- Lachung False-Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllolobium lachungense (also called Phyllolobium, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to India. It has leathery, glossy leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllolobium lachungense is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllolobium lachungense is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaflets.
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Phyllolobium lachungense is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by taking cuttings in summer or by sowing seeds in spring. Seeds should be sown in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Phyllolobium lachungense
Phyllolobium lachungense is native to the Himalayas, and can be found in temperate forests.
Phyllolobium lachungense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllolobium lachungense?
Phyllolobium lachungense
What is the common name of Phyllolobium lachungense?
Lachung Phyllolobium
What is the natural habitat of Phyllolobium lachungense?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
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
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
Lal Babu Chaudhary (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Chaudhary' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099183-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Phyllolobium lachungense (L.B.Chaudhary) Podlech: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.