Status:
valid
Authors:
Chun & H.Y.Chen
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.7: 31 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001059994
Common Names
- Spatholobus
- Sinensis
- Chinese Spatholobus
Description
Spatholobus sinensis (also called Chinese Spatholobus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Spatholobus sinensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties in treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spatholobus sinensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Where to Find Spatholobus sinensis
Spatholobus sinensis can be found in China.
Species in the Spatholobus genus
Spatholobus parviflorus,
Spatholobus suberectus,
Spatholobus harmandii,
Spatholobus discolor,
Spatholobus pulcher,
Spatholobus varians,
Spatholobus biauritus,
Spatholobus gengmaensis,
Spatholobus uniauritus,
Spatholobus acuminatus,
Spatholobus pottingeri,
Spatholobus crassifolius,
Spatholobus latistipulus,
Spatholobus merguensis,
Spatholobus purpureus,
Spatholobus albus,
Spatholobus apoensis,
Spatholobus auricomus,
Spatholobus auritus,
Spatholobus bracteolatus,
Spatholobus dubius,
Spatholobus ferrugineus,
Spatholobus gyrocarpus,
Spatholobus hirsutus,
Spatholobus latibractea,
Spatholobus littoralis,
Spatholobus macropterus,
Spatholobus maingayi,
Spatholobus multiflorus,
Spatholobus oblongifolius,
Spatholobus persicinus,
Spatholobus ridleyi,
Spatholobus sanguineus,
Spatholobus viridis,
Spatholobus sinensis,
Spatholobus discolor,
Spatholobus biauritus,
Spatholobus gengmaensis,
Spatholobus uniauritus,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hsiu Ying Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Y.Chen' in the authors string.