Calobota cinerea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Mey.) Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.75: 553 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743459
Common Names
- Calobota cinerea
- Grey Calobota
- Grey Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calobota cinerea (also called Cinerea, among many other common names) is a shrub found in Australia. It has a dense, spreading crown, and can reach up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, narrow-elliptic in shape, and are up to 5 cm long. It is native to the east coast of Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calobota cinerea is a small, succulent perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small white flowers and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calobota cinerea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calobota cinerea is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Calobota cinerea
Calobota cinerea is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Calobota cinerea FAQ
What is the common name of Calobota cinerea?
Gray-leaved calobota
What is the scientific name of Gray-leaved calobota?
Calobota cinerea
What is the natural habitat of Calobota cinerea?
Dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides
Species in the Calobota genus
Calobota cytisoides, Calobota acanthoclada, Calobota angustifolia, Calobota cinerea, Calobota cuspidosa, Calobota elongata, Calobota halenbergensis, Calobota linearifolia, Calobota lotononoides, Calobota obovata, Calobota psiloloba, Calobota pungens, Calobota saharae, Calobota sericea, Calobota spinescens, Calobota namibensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100893-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Calobota cinerea (E.Mey.) Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.