Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) H.P.Tsui
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin5: 51 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060839
Common Names
- Himalaica
- Himalaica Tibetia
- Tibetia Himalaica
Description
Tibetia himalaica (also called Himalayan Tibetia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a perennial shrub with a single trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to China, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tibetia himalaica is used as a food source, forage, and medicinal plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tibetia himalaica has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Where to Find Tibetia himalaica
Tibetia himalaica is found in the Himalayan region of Tibet.
Species in the Tibetia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family