Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericosema
ID:
1036130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hance) Z.Wei & Pedley

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. China10: 185 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035468

Common Names

  • Callerya sericosema
  • Silky-stalked Callerya
  • Callerya Sericosema

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Uses & Benefits

Callerya sericosema 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 sericosema 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 sericosema 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 sericosema

Callerya sericosema can be found in the tropical rainforests of South East Asia.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' 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.