Colutea brachyptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Sumnev.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Uzbekistansk. Fil. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.6: 18 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208520
Common Names
- Colutea brachyptera
- Brachyptera Colutea
- Colutea of Brachyptera
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- Colutea jarmolenkoi hirsuta Browicz [unknown]
Description
Colutea brachyptera (also called Short-winged 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 brachyptera is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural diuretic and to improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colutea brachyptera 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 brachyptera 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 brachyptera
Colutea brachyptera can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Colutea brachyptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea brachyptera?
Colutea brachyptera
What is the common name of Colutea brachyptera?
Brachyptera Colutea
What is the natural habitat of Colutea brachyptera?
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
Georgy Sumnevich (1909-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sumnev.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea brachyptera Sumnev.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.