Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
suberectus
ID:
187179

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


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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.

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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