Status:
valid
Authors:
Beck ex Stapf
Source:
ildis
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl.51: 64 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188874
Common Names
- One-flowered Bladder-senna
- One-flowered Bladder-senna Bush
- One-flowered Bladder-senna Shrub
Description
Colutea uniflora (also called One-flowered bladder-senna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in fields, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Colutea uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make a yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Colutea uniflora is a yellow, pea-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Colutea uniflora is a deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant yellow flowers. The plant can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer and should be planted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Colutea uniflora
Colutea uniflora is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas, as well as in scrub and grassland.
Colutea uniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colutea uniflora?
Colutea uniflora
What is the natural habitat of Colutea uniflora?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Colutea uniflora?
Late spring to early summer
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