Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coelestis
ID:
199834

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) H.P.Tsui

Source:
ildis

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 42(2): 159 (1998):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199163



Common Names

  • Tibetia coelestis
  • Celestial Tibetia
  • Celestial False Lupine


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Synonyms

  • Tibetia tongolensis coelestis (Diels) H.P.Tsui [deprecated]
  • Amblytropis coelestis (Diels) H.P.Tsui [unknown]

Description

Tibetia coelestis (also called Celestial tibetia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and western China. It grows in sunny, open meadows and grasslands, with an average height of 20-50 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Tibetia coelestis 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

Tibetia coelestis has yellow flowers, which are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tibetia coelestis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Tibetia coelestis

Tibetia coelestis can be found in the alpine meadows of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China.

Tibetia coelestis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tibetia coelestis?

Tibetia coelestis

What is the common name of Tibetia coelestis?

Celestial tibetia

Where is Tibetia coelestis found?

It is found in Tibet, China, and Mongolia

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Hung Pin Tsui (1928-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Tsui' in the authors string.