Colutea acutifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Shap.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS11: 394 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208515
Common Names
- Colutea acutifolia
- Acutifolia Colutea
- Colutea of Acutifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colutea acutifolia (also called Sharp-leaved Colutea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southern Europe and North Africa. It has a woody rootstock and slender, branched stems. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and entire. The flowers are yellow and the fruit is a capsule. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colutea acutifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colutea acutifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Colutea acutifolia
Colutea acutifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Colutea acutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea acutifolia?
Colutea acutifolia
What is the common name of Colutea acutifolia?
Acutifolia Colutea
What is the natural habitat of Colutea acutifolia?
Dry grasslands and woodlands
Species in the Colutea genus
Colutea cilicica, Colutea persica, Colutea afghanica, Colutea gifana, Colutea gracilis, Colutea paulsenii, Colutea porphyrogramma, Colutea uniflora, Colutea nepalensis, Colutea komarovii, Colutea triphylla, Colutea brevialata, Colutea delavayi, Colutea armata, Colutea multiflora, Colutea acutifolia, Colutea armena, Colutea atabaevii, Colutea brachyptera, Colutea buhsei, Colutea jarmolenkoi, Colutea abyssinica, Colutea atlantica, Colutea arborescens, Colutea orientalis, Colutea insularis, Colutea jamnolenkoi, Colutea variabilis, Colutea atabajevi, Colutea istria, Colutea melanocalyx,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
K.K. Shaparenko (1908-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shap.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea acutifolia Shap.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.