Calicotome intermedia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
1057987
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Salzm. ex C.Presl) Boiss. ex Rchb.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
H.G.L.Reichenbach, Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv.22: 33 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057325
Common Names
- Calicotome intermedia
- Intermedia Calicotome
- Calicotome
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Calicotome intermedia (also called Intermediate Calicotome, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calicotome intermedia is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a source of fuelwood, and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calicotome intermedia has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.
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Calicotome intermedia is a perennial shrub that grows in sunny, dry places. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Calicotome intermedia
Calicotome intermedia can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Species in the Calicotome genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Philipp Salzmann (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salzm.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:483491-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Calicotome intermedia (Salzm. ex C.Presl) Boiss. ex Rchb.f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.