Gleditsia caspica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Hist. Arbr. France2: 247 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186213
Common Names
- Honey Locust
- Caspian Locust
- Gleditsia Tree
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- Gleditsia orientalis Bosc ex DC. [invalid]
- Caesalpiniodes caspium (Desf.) Kuntze [valid]
- Gleditsia caspica subvirescens hort. ex Loudon [unknown]
- Gleditsia darwinni de Vos [unknown]
- Gleditsia horrida caspica C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
- Gleditsia horrida caspica (Desf.) Paclt [valid]
- Gleditsia horrida platycarpa (Grossh.) Paclt [valid]
- Gleditsia caspica platycarpa [unknown]
- Gleditsia subvirescens Poit. [valid]
Description
Gleditsia caspica (also called Caspian Honey Locust, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree of the Fabaceae family. It has a height of up to 15 m and is native to the Caucasus. It is found in dry deciduous forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Gleditsia caspica is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gleditsia caspica has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gleditsia caspica is a perennial legume that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It should be planted in the spring or fall and can be harvested in the summer or fall.
Where to Find Gleditsia caspica
Gleditsia caspica is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry woodlands and grasslands.
Gleditsia caspica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gleditsia caspica?
Gleditsia caspica
What is the common name of Gleditsia caspica?
Caspian Honey Locust
Where is Gleditsia caspica found?
Gleditsia caspica is found in Central and West Asia, from Iran to Kazakhstan
Species in the Gleditsia genus
Gleditsia amorphoides, Gleditsia triacanthos, Gleditsia texana, Gleditsia aquatica, Gleditsia japonica, Gleditsia australis, Gleditsia caspica, Gleditsia sinensis, Gleditsia microphylla, Gleditsia fera, Gleditsia rolfei, Gleditsia assamica, Gleditsia caspia, Gleditsia medogensis, Gleditsia texana, Gleditsia microphylla, Gleditsia saxatilis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:496577-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Gleditsia caspica Desf.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.