Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pamp.) P.K.Lôc
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)81(10) 99 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034104
Common Names
- Bonat's Callerya
- Bonat's Callerya
- Bonat's Callerya
Description
Callerya bonatiana (also called Bonati's Callerya, among many other common names) is a woody climber that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Callerya bonatiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has a high tolerance to drought and can be used in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callerya bonatiana has white, fragrant flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, flat, oval-shaped bean. The seedlings are long and thin, with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callerya bonatiana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Callerya bonatiana
Callerya bonatiana is found in Australia.
Species in the Callerya genus
Callerya cinerea,
Callerya nitida,
Callerya pilipes,
Callerya longipedunculata,
Callerya bonatiana,
Callerya tsui,
Callerya oosperma,
Callerya gentiliana,
Callerya dorwardii,
Callerya sphaerosperma,
Callerya sericosema,
Callerya congestiflora,
Callerya dielsiana,
Callerya cochinchinensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family