Status:
valid
Authors:
Pomel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl.2: 320 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186870
Common Names
- Anthyllis subsimplex
- Subsimple Anthyllis
- Anthyllis
Synonyms
- Anthyllis sericea henonia (Batt.) Maire [unknown]
- Anthyllis henoniana Coss. ex Batt. [valid]
- Anthyllis sericea henoniana (Coss. ex Batt.) Maire [valid]
- Anthyllis henoniana nalutensis Andr. [valid]
Description
Anthyllis subsimplex (also called 'Simple-Leaved Anthyllis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Anthyllis subsimplex is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a source of firewood and timber for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthyllis subsimplex has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthyllis subsimplex is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Anthyllis subsimplex
Anthyllis subsimplex can be found in Central Asia, China, and Mongolia.
Anthyllis subsimplex FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthyllis subsimplex?
Anthyllis subsimplex
What is the common name of Anthyllis subsimplex?
Subsimple Anthyllis
What is the natural habitat of Anthyllis subsimplex?
Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland
Species in the Anthyllis genus
Anthyllis subsimplex,
Anthyllis lemanniana,
Anthyllis lagascana,
Anthyllis warnieri,
Anthyllis hystrix,
Anthyllis baltica,
Anthyllis polyphylloides,
Anthyllis barba-jovis,
Anthyllis cytisoides,
Anthyllis montana,
Anthyllis polycephala,
Anthyllis tejedensis,
Anthyllis vulneraria,
Anthyllis cornicina,
Anthyllis lotoides,
Anthyllis aurea,
Anthyllis hamosa,
Anthyllis hermanniae,
Anthyllis onobrychioides,
Anthyllis ramburei,
Anthyllis rupestris,
Anthyllis circinnata,
Anthyllis splendens,
Anthyllis alpestris,
Anthyllis hispidissima,
Anthyllis pallidiflora,
Anthyllis hystrix,
Anthyllis currasii,
Anthyllis gamisansii,
Anthyllis terniflora,
Anthyllis apennina,
Species in the Fabaceae family