Colutea armata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl. & Lace
Source:
ildis
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.28: 322 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204999
Common Names
- Armed Bladder-senna
- Armed Colutea
- Bladder-senna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colutea armata (also called Bladder Senna, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. The flowers are small and yellow in color. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea armata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colutea armata has yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Colutea armata is a shrub that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Colutea armata
Colutea armata can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including France, Spain, and Italy.
Colutea armata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea armata?
Colutea armata
What is the common name of Colutea armata?
Armed Bladder-senna
What is the natural habitat of Colutea armata?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
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
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
John Henry Lace (1857-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lace' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea armata Hemsl. & Lace: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.