Colutea orientalis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8: n.° 3 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213684
Common Names
- Oriental Bladder-senna
- Oriental Bladder-senna
- Oriental Bladder-senna
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- Colutea aperta Moench [valid]
- Colutea purpurea hort. ex Lavallée [unknown]
- Colutea sanguinea Pall. [valid]
- Colutea cruenta Aiton [valid]
- Colutea versicolor Salisb. [illegitimate]
- Colutea humilis Scop. [valid]
- Colutea purpurea G.Nicholson [unknown]
Description
Colutea orientalis (also called 'Oriental Bladder Senna', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub with a woody base, and can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea orientalis is a species of flowering plant in the pea family. It is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for fodder and forage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colutea orientalis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short, curved pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Colutea orientalis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Colutea orientalis
Colutea orientalis can be found in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
Colutea orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea orientalis?
Colutea orientalis
What is the common name of Colutea orientalis?
Oriental Bladder Senna
What is the natural habitat of Colutea orientalis?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
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
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea orientalis Mill.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.