Status:
valid
Authors:
(Z.Wei) X.Y.Zhu
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Legumes China: 453 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033700
Common Names
- Callerya longipedunculata
- Long-Stalked Callerya
- Long-Stalked Wisteria
Description
Callerya longipedunculata (also called 'Long-peduncled callerya' and 'Long-peduncled callerya', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall with yellow flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Callerya longipedunculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a bee plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callerya longipedunculata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have two leaves that are green and pointed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callerya longipedunculata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Callerya longipedunculata
Callerya longipedunculata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Species in the Callerya genus
Callerya cinerea,
Callerya nitida,
Callerya pilipes,
Callerya longipedunculata,
Callerya bonatiana,
Callerya tsui,
Callerya oosperma,
Callerya gentiliana,
Callerya dorwardii,
Callerya sphaerosperma,
Callerya sericosema,
Callerya congestiflora,
Callerya dielsiana,
Callerya cochinchinensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Zhi Wei (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Wei' in the authors string.