Staphylea colchica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colchica
ID:
493761
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steven
Source:
ksu
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 21(II): 276 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493093
Common Names
- Staphylea colchica
- Colchian Bladdernut
- Colchian Staphylea
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- Staphylea coulomberi André [unknown]
- Staphylea pyramidalis Lemoine [unknown]
Description
Staphylea colchica (also called Caucasian bladdernut, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Caucasus region. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands, forests, and hedgerows.
Uses & Benefits
Staphylea colchica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Staphylea colchica has small white flowers, with a single seed per fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Staphylea colchica is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Staphylea colchica
Staphylea colchica is native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It can be found in temperate climates.
Staphylea colchica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staphylea colchica?
Staphylea colchica
What is the common name of Staphylea colchica?
Colchis Bladdernut
What is the natural habitat of Staphylea colchica?
Open woodlands and grasslands
Species in the Staphylea genus
Staphylea colchica, Staphylea pinnata, Staphylea bolanderi, Staphylea trifolia, Staphylea bumalda, Staphylea campanulata, Staphylea forrestii, Staphylea shweliensis, Staphylea holocarpa, Staphylea pringlei, Staphylea yuanjiangensis, Staphylea tricornuta, Staphylea insignis, Staphylea japonica, Staphylea affinis, Staphylea megaphylla, Staphylea macrosperma, Staphylea indochinensis, Staphylea cochinchinensis, Staphylea formosana, Staphylea arguta, Staphylea ternata, Staphylea subsessilifolia,
Species in the Staphyleaceae family
Dalrympelea pomifera, Dalrympelea trifoliata, Dalrympelea stipulacea, Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa, Dalrympelea nitida, Dalrympelea calciphila, Dalrympelea borneensis, Dalrympelea grandis, Staphylea colchica, Staphylea pinnata, Staphylea bolanderi, Staphylea trifolia, Staphylea bumalda, Staphylea campanulata, Staphylea forrestii, Staphylea shweliensis, Staphylea holocarpa, Staphylea pringlei, Staphylea yuanjiangensis, Staphylea tricornuta, Staphylea insignis, Staphylea japonica, Staphylea affinis, Staphylea megaphylla, Staphylea macrosperma, Staphylea indochinensis, Staphylea cochinchinensis, Staphylea formosana, Staphylea arguta, Staphylea ternata, Staphylea subsessilifolia, Turpinia picardae, Turpinia pentandra, Turpinia paucijuga, Turpinia malabarica, Turpinia doanii, Turpinia brachypetala, Turpinia hatuyenensis, Turpinia occidentalis, Turpinia parvifoliola, Turpinia montana, Turpinia simplicifolia,
References
Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:785251-1: Based on the initial data import