Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
brevissima
ID:
1061505

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


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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.

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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

References

Pu Hwa Huang (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Huang' in the authors string.
Yang Xian Jin (1913-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yen C.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896800-1: Based on the initial data import