Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) R.Geesink
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Leiden Bot. Ser.8: 83 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193070
Common Names
- Callerya nitida
- Nitida Callerya
- Callerya
Synonyms
- Millettia nitida (Benth.) R.Geesink [unknown]
- Millettia nitida Benth. [valid]
- Millettia kueichouensis Hu [valid]
- Millettia nitida nitida [unknown]
- Millettia nitida hirsutissima Z.Wei [valid]
- Marquartia tomentosa Vogel [valid]
- Callerya tomentosa Endl. [valid]
- Canavalia taiwaniana S.S.Ying [valid]
- Phaseoloides nitida (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
- Callerya nitida hirsutissima (Z.Wei) X.Y.Zhu [valid]
- Callerya nitida minor (Z.Wei) X.Y.Zhu [valid]
- Millettia nitida minor Z.Wei [valid]
Description
Callerya nitida (also called Shiny Callerya, among many other common names) is a perennial, deciduous shrub that is native to East Asia. It is typically found in open woods, prairies, and along roadsides. It has small, trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Callerya nitida 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 nitida has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are long and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callerya nitida is a small tree native to tropical Asia. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Callerya nitida
Callerya nitida is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. It can be found in moist, lowland forests.
Callerya nitida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callerya nitida?
Callerya nitida
What is the common name of Callerya nitida?
Shiny Callerya
Where is Callerya nitida found?
South Africa
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