Colutea buhsei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Shap.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS11: 320 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208522
Common Names
- Colutea buhsei
- Buhsei Colutea
- Colutea of Buhsei
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- Colutea persica buhsei Boiss. [valid]
Description
Colutea buhsei (also called Buhse'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 buhsei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in landscaping. It has a long flowering period and produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colutea buhsei 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 buhsei 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 buhsei
Colutea buhsei can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Colutea buhsei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea buhsei?
Colutea buhsei
What is the common name of Colutea buhsei?
Buhsei Colutea
What is the natural habitat of Colutea buhsei?
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
K.K. Shaparenko (1908-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shap.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea buhsei (Boiss.) Shap.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.