Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramentacea
ID:
214599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sieber) C.Presl

Source:
ildis

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Abh. Böhm. Ges. Wiss.5(3): 569 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213928

Common Names

  • Ramentaceous
  • Petteria Ramentacea
  • Ramentaceous Petteria

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Synonyms

  • Cytisus ramentaceus Sieber [valid]
  • Laburnum fragrans Griseb. [valid]
  • Laburnum nubigenum J.Presl [valid]
  • Laburnum ramentaceum (Sieber) K.Koch [valid]
  • Laburnum weldenii Griseb. ex Lavallée [valid]
  • Genista ramentacea (Sieber) Briq. [valid]
  • Genista weldeniana Scheele [valid]
  • Cytisus weldenii Vis. [valid]
  • Cytisus fragrans Welden [illegitimate]

Description

Petteria ramentacea (also called Bristly Locust, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It grows in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and roadsides. It has small yellow flowers and bristly stems and leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Petteria ramentacea is used as a fuelwood and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petteria ramentacea has small, yellow flowers with a long spur and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petteria ramentacea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Petteria ramentacea

Petteria ramentacea is native to eastern Europe and western Asia. It is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as steppes and deserts.

Petteria ramentacea FAQ

What are the common uses of Petteria ramentacea?

Petteria ramentacea is commonly used as a medicinal plant and forage crop.

What is the growth habit of Petteria ramentacea?

Petteria ramentacea is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.

What is the native range of Petteria ramentacea?

Petteria ramentacea is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

Species in the Petteria genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.