Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
ildis
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.35: 489 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186508
Common Names
- Upright Spatholobus
- Upright Senna
- Upright Wood-sorrel
Synonyms
- Butea suberecta (Dunn) Blatt. [valid]
- Spatholobus floribundus Craib [valid]
- Spatholobus laoticus Gagnep. [valid]
- Butea laotica (Gagnep.) Blatt. [valid]
Description
Spatholobus suberectus (also called Upright Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Asia and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Spatholobus suberectus is used as a medicinal plant, for timber, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Spatholobus suberectus are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spatholobus suberectus is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the shrub is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Spatholobus suberectus
Spatholobus suberectus is native to China and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and cultivated fields.
Spatholobus suberectus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spatholobus suberectus?
Spatholobus suberectus
What are the common names of Spatholobus suberectus?
Chinese Angelica Tree, Chinese Angelica
What is the natural habitat of Spatholobus suberectus?
It is native to China and Japan, and is found in moist forests and along stream banks
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