Status:
valid
Authors:
Yen C.Yang & P.H.Huang
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin8: 7 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060843
Common Names
- Brevissima
- Brevissima Urariopsis
- Urariopsis Brevissima
Description
Urariopsis brevissima (also called Short Urariopsis, 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
Urariopsis brevissima 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
Urariopsis brevissima has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in small, rounded heads. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Urariopsis brevissima
Urariopsis brevissima is found in the tropical regions of South and Central America.
Species in the Urariopsis genus
Species in the Fabaceae family