Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
193717

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Schot

Source:
ildis

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Blumea39: 17 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193046

Common Names

  • Callerya cinerea
  • Cinerea Callerya
  • Callerya Cinerea

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Synonyms

  • Millettia cinerea Benth. [valid]
  • Millettia dowardi Collett & Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Millettia gentiliana H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Millettia dielsiana heterocarpa (Chun ex T.C.Chen) Z.Wei [unknown]
  • Millettia bockii Harms ex Diels [valid]
  • Millettia cinerea yunnansis Pamp. [unknown]
  • Pongamia heterocarpa Baker [unknown]
  • Pongamia cinerea Graham [invalid]
  • Pongamia palustris Graham [invalid]
  • Pongamia paniculata Graham [invalid]
  • Pongamia oblonga Graham [invalid]
  • Millettia bracteosa Gagnep. [valid]
  • Callerya dielsiana heterocarpa (Chun ex T.C.Chen) X.Y.Zhu ex Z.Wei & Pedley [unknown]
  • Callerya dielsiana solida (T.C.Chen ex Z.Wei) X.Y.Zhu ex Z.Wei & Pedley [unknown]
  • Phaseoloides cinerea (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Millettia heterocarpa Chun ex T.C.Chen [unknown]
  • Millettia dielsiana solida T.C.Chen ex Z.Wei [unknown]
  • Pongamia heterocarpa Wall. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Callerya cinerea (also called cinereous callerya, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has a rounded crown with a trunk up to 15 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical dry forests, savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Callerya cinerea is used for its timber, as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callerya cinerea has small, fragrant, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are long and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callerya cinerea is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Callerya cinerea

Callerya cinerea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Callerya cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callerya cinerea?

Callerya cinerea

What is the common name of Callerya cinerea?

Grey Callerya

Where is Callerya cinerea found?

South Africa

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Anne M. Schot (b.1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schot' in the authors string.