Calobota acanthoclada - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dinter) Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.75: 553 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743457
Common Names
- Calobota acanthoclada
- Spiny-Bracted Calobota
- Spiny Bracted Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calobota acanthoclada (also called Acanthoclada, among many other common names) is a shrub found in Australia. It has a dense, spreading crown, and can reach up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, narrow-elliptic in shape, and are up to 5 cm long. It is native to the east coast of Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calobota acanthoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calobota acanthoclada is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calobota acanthoclada is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Calobota acanthoclada
Calobota acanthoclada is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Calobota acanthoclada FAQ
What is the common name of Calobota acanthoclada?
Spiny-leaved calobota
What is the scientific name of Spiny-leaved calobota?
Calobota acanthoclada
What is the natural habitat of Calobota acanthoclada?
Dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides
Species in the Calobota genus
Calobota cytisoides, Calobota acanthoclada, Calobota angustifolia, Calobota cinerea, Calobota cuspidosa, Calobota elongata, Calobota halenbergensis, Calobota linearifolia, Calobota lotononoides, Calobota obovata, Calobota psiloloba, Calobota pungens, Calobota saharae, Calobota sericea, Calobota spinescens, Calobota namibensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100890-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Calobota acanthoclada (Dinter) Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.