Anthyllis warnieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Emb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Maroc33: 35 (1932 publ. 1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194539
Common Names
- Anthyllis
- Warnier's Anthyllis
- Warnieri Anthyllis
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- Anthyllis vulneraria warnieri (Emb.) Lock [unknown]
Description
Anthyllis warnieri (also called Warnier's Anthyllis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and a spreading habit, with a maximum height of up to 1 m. It is found in dry grasslands, in areas with an average annual temperature of 15-25 °C and an average annual rainfall of 500-1,000 mm.
Uses & Benefits
Anthyllis warnieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthyllis warnieri is a yellow-orange, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthyllis warnieri is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it will spread by rhizomes.
Where to Find Anthyllis warnieri
Anthyllis warnieri can be found in dry, sunny places in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.
Anthyllis warnieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthyllis warnieri?
Anthyllis warnieri
What is the common name of Anthyllis warnieri?
Warnier's Kidney Vetch
What is the natural habitat of Anthyllis warnieri?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
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
References
Louis Emberger (1897-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emb.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Anthyllis warnieri Emb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.