Colutea istria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8: n.° 2 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212588
Common Names
- Colutea istria
- Istria Colutea
- Colutea
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- Colutea microphylla Delile [unknown]
- Colutea pallida Salisb. [illegitimate]
- Colutea pocockii Aiton [unknown]
- Colutea halepica Lam. [unknown]
Description
Colutea istria (also called C. istria, 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 istria 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 istria 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 istria 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 istria
Colutea istria can be found in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro.
Colutea istria FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Colutea istria?
Colutea istria prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Colutea istria?
Colutea istria prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the optimal light exposure for Colutea istria?
Colutea istria 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:486846-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea istria Mill.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.