Colutea persica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.6: 33 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185556
Common Names
- Persian Colutea
- Persian Bladder Senna
- Persian Bladder-senna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colutea persica (also called Persian Bladder-senna, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Middle East. It has a height of up to 2 m and its leaves are divided into 3-7 leaflets. It is found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea persica is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage, and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colutea persica has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colutea persica is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown directly into the ground in early spring. It can also be propagated by division in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Colutea persica
Colutea persica is native to Iran and can be found in the provinces of East Azerbaijan, Fars, and West Azerbaijan.
Colutea persica FAQ
What type of soil does Colutea persica prefer?
Colutea persica prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
How much sunlight does Colutea persica need?
Colutea persica needs full sun to partial shade.
How often should Colutea persica be watered?
Colutea persica should be watered regularly, but not too often.
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea persica Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.