Colutea cilicica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa
Source:
ildis
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 5: 83 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163774
Common Names
- Bladder Senna
- Cilician Bladder Senna
- Spiny Bladder Senna
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- Colutea melanocalyx sensu Webb [deprecated]
- Colutea arborescens cilicica (Boiss. & Balansa) Ponert [valid]
- Colutea longialata Koehne [valid]
Description
Colutea cilicica (also called Cilician bladder-senna, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western Europe. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and has small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea cilicica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colutea cilicica has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colutea cilicica is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Colutea cilicica
Colutea cilicica is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.
Colutea cilicica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea cilicica?
Colutea cilicica
What is the common name of Colutea cilicica?
Cilician Bladder-senna
What is the habitat of Colutea cilicica?
Colutea cilicica is found in dry, sandy soils, heaths, and open 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.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea cilicica Boiss. & Balansa: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.