Calobota pungens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.75: 554 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743468
Common Names
- Calobota pungens
- Pungent Calobota
- Pungent Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calobota pungens (also called Pungens, 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 pungens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calobota pungens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calobota pungens is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Calobota pungens
Calobota pungens is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Calobota pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calobota pungens?
Calobota pungens
What is the common name of Calobota pungens?
Pungent Calobota
What is the natural habitat of Calobota pungens?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' 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:77100902-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Calobota pungens (Thunb.) Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.