Colutea triphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge ex Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 196 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190179
Common Names
- Colutea triphylla
- Triphylla Colutea
- Triphylla Bladder-senna
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- Oreophysa microphylla (Jaub. & Spach) Browicz [valid]
- Sphaerophysa microphylla Jaub. & Spach [valid]
- Oreophysaysa triphylla Boiss. [unknown]
- Oreophysa triphylla (Bunge ex Boiss.) Bornm. [valid]
Description
Colutea triphylla (also called Three-Leaved Bladder Senna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the Caucasus region and Iran. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils, and can be found in open grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea triphylla is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and for its culinary uses. Its medicinal uses include treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food seasoning and to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Colutea triphylla are yellow in color and have a five-petaled corolla. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Colutea triphylla is a short-lived perennial that is best grown from seed. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plants can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Colutea triphylla
Colutea triphylla is native to the Mediterranean region.
Colutea triphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea triphylla?
Colutea triphylla
What is the common name of Colutea triphylla?
Three-leaved Bladder-senna
What is the natural habitat of Colutea triphylla?
Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes
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.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:486883-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea triphylla Bunge ex Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.