Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
185875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vent.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Jard. Malmaison: t. 115 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185204

Common Names

  • Lance-leaved Callistachys
  • Lance-leaved Callistachys
  • Lance-leaved Callistachys

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Synonyms

  • Oxylobium lanceolatum (Vent.) Druce [illegitimate]
  • Oxylobium ovatum (Sims) Daveau [unknown]
  • Pultenaea lanceolata (Vent.) Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Callistachys longifolia Paxton [unknown]
  • Chorizema callistachys F.Muell. [illegitimate]
  • Callistachys ovata Sims [unknown]
  • Oxylobium callistachys Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Oxylobium callistachys ovata (Sims) Wawra [unknown]

Description

Callistachys lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Callistachys, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Callistachys lanceolata is used as a food crop and forage crop. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and structure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callistachys lanceolata has yellow, five-petalled flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callistachys lanceolata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Callistachys lanceolata

Callistachys lanceolata is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. It can be found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Callistachys lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callistachys lanceolata?

Callistachys lanceolata

What is the common name of Callistachys lanceolata?

Lance-leaved Callistachys

What is the natural habitat of Callistachys lanceolata?

Open woodlands and heathlands

Species in the Callistachys genus

Species in the Fabaceae family