Phyllolobium pastorium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pastorium
ID:
1280408
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.T.Tsai & T.T.Yu) M.L.Zhang & Podlech
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.117: 57 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279746
Common Names
- Phyllolobium pastorium
- Pastorium Phyllolobium
- Pastorium Leafy-bract
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllolobium pastorium (also called Pastoral Leafy Spurge, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to China, Nepal, and India, and can be found in forests, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllolobium pastorium is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllolobium pastorium has white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phyllolobium milingense is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Phyllolobium pastorium
Phyllolobium pastorium can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Phyllolobium pastorium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllolobium pastorium?
Phyllolobium pastorium
What is the common name of Phyllolobium pastorium?
Pastor's Phyllolobium
Where is Phyllolobium pastorium native to?
China
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.
Cai Xitao (1911-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Tsai' in the authors string.
Tse Tsun Yu (1908-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Yu' in the authors string.
Ming Li Zhang (1959-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Zhang' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Phyllolobium pastorium (H.T.Tsai & T.T.Yu) M.L.Zhang & Podlech: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.