Colutea atabaevii - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
B.Fedtsch.
Source:
ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208518
Common Names
- Colutea atabaevii
- Atabaevii Colutea
- Colutea of Atabaevii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colutea atabaevii (also called Atabaev's Colutea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southern Europe and North Africa. It has a woody rootstock and slender, branched stems. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and entire. The flowers are yellow and the fruit is a capsule. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea atabaevii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colutea atabaevii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colutea atabaevii is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Colutea atabaevii
Colutea atabaevii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Colutea atabaevii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea atabaevii?
Colutea atabaevii
What is the common name of Colutea atabaevii?
Atabaevii Colutea
What is the natural habitat of Colutea atabaevii?
Dry grasslands and woodlands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-54583: Based on the initial data import
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.