Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
circinnata
ID:
539416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) D.D.Sokoloff

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol., n.s., 108(3): 46 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538748



Common Names

  • Anthyllis circinnata
  • Circinate Kidney Vetch
  • Circinate Lady's Finger


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Synonyms

  • Hymenocarpos circinnatus (L.) Savi [valid]
  • Hymenocarpos nummularius (DC.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Medicago hispanica (Mill.) Steud. [valid]
  • Medica hispanica Mill. [valid]
  • Circinnus vulnerarioides Medik. [valid]
  • Cornicina circinata (L.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Cornicina nummularia (DC.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Medicago circinnata L. [valid]
  • Medicago nummularia DC. [valid]
  • Hymenocarpos circinnatus nummularius (DC.) Ponert [valid]
  • Hymenocarpos nummularius (DC.) Willd. ex G.Don [unknown]

Description

Anthyllis circinnata (also called Circinate Kidney Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant, with small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthyllis circinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a soil stabilizer for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthyllis circinnata is a yellow-green, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthyllis circinnata can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Anthyllis circinnata

Anthyllis circinnata can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Anthyllis circinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthyllis circinnata?

Anthyllis circinnata

What is the habitat of Anthyllis circinnata?

It is found in rocky and sandy habitats.

What is the conservation status of Anthyllis circinnata?

It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Dmitri Sokolov (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Sokoloff' in the authors string.