Phyllolobium sichuanense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sichuanense
ID:
745108
Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.120: 56 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744441
Common Names
- Phyllolobium sichuanense
- Sichuan Phyllolobium
- Sichuan False-Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllolobium sichuanense (also called Sichuan Phyllolobium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has leathery, glossy leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllolobium sichuanense 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 sichuanense is a yellow, 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phyllolobium sichuanense 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 sichuanense
Phyllolobium sichuanense is native to China, and can be found in temperate forests.
Phyllolobium sichuanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllolobium sichuanense?
Phyllolobium sichuanense
What is the common name of Phyllolobium sichuanense?
Sichuanense Phyllolobium
What is the natural habitat of Phyllolobium sichuanense?
Found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099178-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Phyllolobium sichuanense Podlech: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.