Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dorwardii
ID:
1036128

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Collett & Hemsl.) Z.Wei & Pedley

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. China10: 185 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035466

Common Names

  • Callerya dorwardii
  • Dorward's Callerya
  • Callerya Dorwardii

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Uses & Benefits

Callerya dorwardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callerya dorwardii has small, yellowish-green flowers which are borne in clusters on the tips of the fronds. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have two fronds which are divided into two lobes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callerya dorwardii is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber native to Australia. It is best propagated by seed, which can be sown in a warm, sunny location. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It can be pruned back to control its size.

Where to Find Callerya dorwardii

Callerya dorwardii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Henry Collett (1836-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Collett' in the authors string.
Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.
Zhi Wei (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Wei' in the authors string.