Colutea armena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & A.Huet
Source:
ildis
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 5: 83 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208516
Common Names
- Colutea armena
- Armena Colutea
- Colutea of Armena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colutea armena (also called Armenian 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 armena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colutea armena 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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Colutea armena is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Colutea armena
Colutea armena can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Colutea armena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea armena?
Colutea armena
What is the common name of Colutea armena?
Armena Colutea
What is the natural habitat of Colutea armena?
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alfred Huet du Pavillon (1829-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Huet' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea armena Boiss. & A.Huet: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.