What varieties of Spatholobus suberectus are there? Detailed introduction to common varieties

Spatholobus suberectus is a plant with extremely high medicinal value. Its effects are powerful, and it is often used as a medicinal material that can treat many kinds of diseases. In addition, it has a unique appearance and excellent ornamental value. Many people often make it into bracelets and other accessories. Wearing them for a long time has the effect of nourishing blood and regulating menstruation. So do you know what varieties of Spatholobus suberectus there are? Let's take a look.

1. Trifoliate Spatholobus suberectus

Trifoliate Spatholobus suberectus is relatively common among Spatholobus suberectus varieties. It is a relatively short shrub, mainly distributed in China's Guangdong and Guangxi regions, and is also relatively common in southern regions. Its name comes from having only three leaves on the same stem node. Its leaves are oval-shaped and covered with a layer of fine hairs. It has a relatively large number of flowers, and the flowers are white.

2. Mucuna birdwoodiana

As can be seen from its name, this variety's flower color is white, but unlike the flower color of trifoliate Spatholobus suberectus, its flower color is grayish-white. Its leaves are pinnately compound, relatively narrow, and the leaf surface is not velvety but relatively smooth. The shape of the flowers is somewhat similar to butterflies. Its flowering and fruiting period is from April to September, and it generally produces 10 seeds. It is mainly distributed in Guangdong and Guangxi.

3. Millettia dielsiana

The leaves of Millettia dielsiana are also pinnate, and the flowers are also butterfly-shaped, but unlike the flower colors of the previous two, its flower color is purple, giving it a distinctive charm when in bloom. In addition, its branches have a layer of golden-yellow fine hairs. The flowering period is generally in summer, and the fruiting period is in autumn. It is widely distributed in southern China. Its root system can be used as medicine and has extremely high medicinal value.

4. Millettia nitida

Also known as Xuejie Teng, it is a short shrub. When its branches first grow, they have a layer of fine hairs. After the branches grow larger, this layer of fine hairs disappears, and the branches also become smooth. Its leaves are relatively small, lanceolate or ovate. Its flowers, like those of Millettia dielsiana, are purple. It generally has only 4-5 seeds, and it is also distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, and other places.

The above is an introduction to what varieties of Spatholobus suberectus there are. We hope it can help you. To learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.