Colutea brevialata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lange
Source:
ildis
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (C, Hauniensi)1861: 30 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191045
Common Names
- Short-Spurred Colutea
- Short-Spurred Bladder Senna
- Short-Spurred Bladderpod
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- Colutea arborescens brevialata (Lange) P.Fourn. [valid]
- Colutea arborescens brevialata (Lange) Dippel [valid]
- Colutea arborescens brevialata (Lange) Rouy [invalid]
- Colutea arborescens parviflora Pau [unknown]
- Colutea arborescens brevialata (Lange) Rouy [unknown]
Description
Colutea brevialata (also called Short-spurred Bladder-senna, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and rocky soils and is found in open grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea brevialata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colutea brevialata has yellow flowers that are pea-like. The seeds are small, black, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colutea brevialata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Colutea brevialata
Colutea brevialata can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Colutea brevialata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea brevialata?
Colutea brevialata
What is the common name of Colutea brevialata?
Short-spined Bladder Senna
What is the native range of Colutea brevialata?
Southern Europe
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
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:486816-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea brevialata Lange: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.