Thermopsis alpina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
199804
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pall.) Ledeb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic.2: 112 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199133
Common Names
- Thermopsis alpina
- Alpine Thermopsis
- Alpine False Lupine
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- Sophora alpina Pall. [valid]
- Thermopsis licentiana E.Peter [valid]
- Thermopsis alpestris Czefr. [valid]
- Thermopsis alpina yunnanensis Franch. [unknown]
- Podalyria alpina (Pall.) Willd. [valid]
- Thermia alpina (Pall.) Spreng. [valid]
- Thermopsis corgonensis DC. [illegitimate]
- Thermopsis yunnanensis (Franch.) P.C.Li [valid]
- Thermopsis alpina alpina [unknown]
- Thermopsis alpina licentiana (E.Peter) Z.X.Peng & Y.M.Yuan [valid]
- Thermopsis alpina licentiana (E.Peter) Z.X.Peng & Y.M.Yuan ex L.Z.Shue [unknown]
Description
Thermopsis alpina (also called Alpine Thermopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thermopsis alpina is a perennial herb native to China. It is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thermopsis alpina has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters at the ends of stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Thermopsis alpina can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Thermopsis alpina
Thermopsis alpina can be found in China.
Thermopsis alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thermopsis alpina?
Thermopsis alpina
What is the common name of Thermopsis alpina?
Alpine False Lupine
What is the growth habit of Thermopsis alpina?
It is an annual herb with a prostrate or decumbent growth habit.
Species in the Thermopsis genus
Thermopsis barbata, Thermopsis chinensis, Thermopsis dolichocarpa, Thermopsis turkestanica, Thermopsis alterniflora, Thermopsis californica, Thermopsis gracilis, Thermopsis macrophylla, Thermopsis mollis, Thermopsis montana, Thermopsis rhombifolia, Thermopsis robusta, Thermopsis villosa, Thermopsis alpina, Thermopsis gyirongensis, Thermopsis inflata, Thermopsis mongolica, Thermopsis hirsutissima, Thermopsis schischkinii, Thermopsis przewalskii, Thermopsis smithiana, Thermopsis yushuensis, Thermopsis bargusinensis, Thermopsis dahurica, Thermopsis jacutica, Thermopsis longicarpa, Thermopsis lanceolata, Thermopsis montana, Thermopsis mollis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Thermopsis alpina (Pall.) Ledeb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.