Status:
valid
Authors:
Boriss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.21: 243 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198247
Common Names
- Calophaca
- Chinensis
- Chinese Calophaca
Description
Calophaca chinensis (also called Chinese Calophaca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 4 meters in height. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Calophaca chinensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calophaca chinensis has yellow flowers, small, brown, flattened, winged seeds, and seedlings with a single, erect stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calophaca chinensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Calophaca chinensis
Calophaca chinensis can be found in China, Mongolia, and Russia.
Calophaca chinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calophaca chinensis?
Calophaca chinensis
What is the family of Calophaca chinensis?
Fabaceae
Where is Calophaca chinensis native to?
China
Species in the Calophaca genus
Calophaca wolgarica,
Calophaca sinica,
Calophaca chinensis,
Calophaca soongorica,
Calophaca crassicaulis,
Calophaca grandiflora,
Calophaca pskemica,
Calophaca reticulata,
Calophaca sericea,
Calophaca tianschanica,
Calophaca tomentosa,
Species in the Fabaceae family