Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
188292

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ildis

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia73: 295 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187621

Common Names

  • Cologania
  • Cologania hintoniorum
  • Hinton's Cologania

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Description

Cologania hintoniorum (also called Hinton's Cologania, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a spreading crown and small, bipinnate leaves. Its flowers are small and yellow, and its fruits are small, round, and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Cologania hintoniorum is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cologania hintoniorum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cologania hintoniorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Cologania hintoniorum

Cologania hintoniorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Cologania hintoniorum FAQ

What is the common name of Cologania hintoniorum?

Hinton's Cologania

What is the natural habitat of Cologania hintoniorum?

Dry forests and savannas

What is the growth habit of Cologania hintoniorum?

It is a small to medium-sized shrub

Species in the Fabaceae family