Colutea afghanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Browicz
Source:
ildis
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Bot.14: 99 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188866
Common Names
- Afghan Bladder-Senna
- Afghan Colutea
- Colutea Afghanica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colutea afghanica (also called Afghan bladder-senna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in fields, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea afghanica is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Colutea afghanica is a yellow, pea-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colutea afghanica is a deciduous shrub native to Afghanistan. It is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant yellow flowers. The plant can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer and should be planted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Colutea afghanica
Colutea afghanica can be found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.
Colutea afghanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea afghanica?
Colutea afghanica
What is the natural habitat of Colutea afghanica?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Colutea afghanica?
Late spring to early summer
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
Kazimierz Browicz (1925-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Browicz' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea afghanica Browicz: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.