Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
coluteoides
ID:
197867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not.125: 108 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197196



Common Names

  • Hypocalyptus Coluteoides
  • Coluteoides Hypocalyptus
  • Coluteoides Bean


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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria purpurea Vent. [valid]
  • Acacia amblycarpa Graham [unknown]
  • Crotalaria volubilis Thunb. [valid]
  • Crotalaria coluteoides Lam. [valid]

Description

Hypocalyptus coluteoides (also called Coluteoides Hypocalyptus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Asia and the Pacific. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are alternate and pinnate. It grows in tropical forests, and can reach heights of up to 3 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Hypocalyptus coluteoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypocalyptus coluteoides has small, yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypocalyptus coluteoides is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Hypocalyptus coluteoides

Hypocalyptus coluteoides is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong.

Hypocalyptus coluteoides FAQ

What are the common names of Hypocalyptus coluteoides?

The common names of Hypocalyptus coluteoides are White-flowered Hypocalyptus and White-flowered Hypocalyptus Tree.

What is the native range of Hypocalyptus coluteoides?

Hypocalyptus coluteoides is native to Southeast Asia and parts of China.

What are the uses of Hypocalyptus coluteoides?

Hypocalyptus coluteoides is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Rolf Dahlgren (1932-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Dahlgren' in the authors string.