Colutea delavayi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Pl. Delavay.: 158 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198155
Common Names
- Colutea
- Delavay's Colutea
- Delavayi Colutea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colutea delavayi (also called 'Delavay's Bladder-senna', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. It prefers dry, open habitats, such as dry deciduous forests, scrub forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea delavayi is a drought-tolerant shrub with fragrant flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colutea delavayi has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval leaves.
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Colutea delavayi is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Colutea delavayi
Colutea delavayi is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
Colutea delavayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea delavayi?
Colutea delavayi
What is the common name of Colutea delavayi?
Delavayi
What is the family of Colutea delavayi?
Fabaceae
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
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Colutea delavayi Franch.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.