Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
498537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Dietr.) B.H.Choi & H.Ohashi

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Taxon52: 575 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497869

Common Names

  • Sulla Glomerata
  • Glomerata Sulla
  • Glomerata Wild Potato

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum capitatum Desf. [illegitimate]
  • Hedysarum spinosissimum capitatum (Rouy) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum glomeratum F.Dietr. [valid]
  • Sulla capitata B.H.Choi & H.Ohashi [valid]
  • Hedysarum corsicum Balb. [valid]
  • Hedysarum spinosissimum capitatum Rouy [unknown]
  • Hedysarum echinatum Schweigg. [unknown]

Description

Sulla glomerata (also called Clustered Sulla, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in open grasslands, savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sulla glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sulla glomerata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sulla glomerata is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in spring and summer.

Where to Find Sulla glomerata

Sulla glomerata can be found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

Sulla glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sulla glomerata?

Sulla glomerata

What type of plant is Sulla glomerata?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Sulla glomerata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Friedrich Gottlieb Dietrich (1765-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Dietr.' in the authors string.
Byoung Hee Choi (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Choi' in the authors string.