Colutea atlantica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Browicz
Source:
ildis
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Bot.14: 127 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212589
Common Names
- Colutea atlantica
- Atlantica Colutea
- Colutea
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- Colutea arborescens atlantica (Browicz) Ponert [valid]
- Colutea arborescens affinis Pomel ex Batt. [valid]
- Colutea arborescens atrocalyx Maire [valid]
- Colutea arborescens brevidentata Murb. [valid]
- Colutea arborescens longiracemosa Sennen [valid]
- Colutea arborescens parvifolia Faure & Maire [valid]
- Colutea atlantica longiracemosa (Sennen) Browicz [valid]
Description
Colutea atlantica (also called C. atlantica, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has grey-green leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea atlantica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Colutea atlantica is yellow, with a long, cylindrical corolla, and the seed is a small, oblong, flattened pod. The seedlings are small, with a single, rounded cotyledon.
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Colutea atlantica is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Colutea atlantica
Colutea atlantica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Colutea atlantica FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Colutea atlantica?
Colutea atlantica prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Colutea atlantica?
Colutea atlantica prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the optimal light exposure for Colutea atlantica?
Colutea atlantica prefers full sun to partial shade.
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 atlantica Browicz: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.