Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rassulova & Strizhova) Podlech
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.120: 58 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744440
Common Names
- Phyllolobium petri-primi
- Petri-Primi Phyllolobium
- Petri-Primi False-Foxglove
Description
Phyllolobium petri-primi (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 petri-primi 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 petri-primi is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllolobium petri-primi 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 petri-primi
Phyllolobium petri-primi is native to the Himalayas, and can be found in temperate forests.
Phyllolobium petri-primi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllolobium petri-primi?
Phyllolobium petri-primi
What is the common name of Phyllolobium petri-primi?
Petri-Primi Phyllolobium
What is the natural habitat of Phyllolobium petri-primi?
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