Callerya pilipes - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bailey) Schot
Source:
ildis
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Blumea 39(1–2): 29 (1994):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193072
Common Names
- Callerya pilipes
- Pilipes Callerya
- Callerya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Callerya pilipes (also called Hairy 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 pilipes 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 pilipes 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Callerya pilipes 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 pilipes
Callerya pilipes is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. It can be found in moist, lowland forests.
Callerya pilipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callerya pilipes?
Callerya pilipes
What is the common name of Callerya pilipes?
Hairy-footed Callerya
Where is Callerya pilipes found?
South Africa
Species in the Callerya genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Jacob Whitman Bailey (1811-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bailey' in the authors string.
Anne M. Schot (b.1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schot' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979787-1: Based on the initial data import