Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ulbr.) H.P.Tsui
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin5: 50 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060837
Common Names
- Tongolensis
- Tongolensis Tibetia
- Tibetia Tongolensis
Description
Tibetia tongolensis (also called Tongol 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 tongolensis 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
The flower of Tibetia tongolensis is yellow in color, with a long, narrow petal. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Where to Find Tibetia tongolensis
Tibetia tongolensis is found in the Himalayan region of Tibet.
Species in the Tibetia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family