Status:
valid
Authors:
Shap.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS11: 394 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208526
Common Names
- Colutea jarmolenkoi
- Jarmolenkoi Colutea
- Colutea of Jarmolenkoi
Description
Colutea jarmolenkoi (also called Jarmolenko'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 jarmolenkoi 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 jarmolenkoi has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Colutea jarmolenkoi 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 jarmolenkoi
Colutea jarmolenkoi can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Colutea jarmolenkoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea jarmolenkoi?
Colutea jarmolenkoi
What is the common name of Colutea jarmolenkoi?
Jarmolenkoi Colutea
What is the natural habitat of Colutea jarmolenkoi?
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