Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bituminosa
ID:
212951

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) C.H.Stirt.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bothalia13: 318 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212280



Common Names

  • Bituminaria bituminosa
  • Bituminous Bittervetch
  • Bituminous Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Aspalthium bituminosum (L.) Fourr. [valid]
  • Asphalthium bituminosum (L.) Medik. [unknown]
  • Psoralea palaestina Gouan [unknown]
  • Psoralea bituminosa L. [valid]
  • Rhynchodium foetidum (C.Presl) C.Presl [valid]
  • Trifolium bituminosum Garsault [invalid]
  • Psoralea pontica A.P.Khokhr. [valid]
  • Psoralea taurica Ledeb. ex Nyman [invalid]
  • Psoralea foetida C.Presl [valid]
  • Psoralea elata Salisb. [valid]
  • Psoralea frutescens Poir. [valid]
  • Bipontinia bituminosa (L.) Alef. [valid]
  • Dorychnium angustifolium Moench [valid]
  • Dorychnium rotundifolium Moench [valid]
  • Asphalthium palaestinum (Gouan) Medik. [unknown]
  • Bituminaria bituminosa brachycarpa (Feldmann) Danin [valid]
  • Rhynchodium bituminosum C.Presl [valid]
  • Lotodes bituminosum (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Psoralea bituminosa brachycarpa Feldmann [valid]
  • Psoralea bituminosa pontica (A.P.Khokhr.) Zernov [unknown]
  • Bituminaria bituminosa albomarginata P.Méndez, Fern.Galván & A.Santos [valid]
  • Bituminaria bituminosa crassiuscula P.Méndez, Fern.Galván & A.Santos [valid]
  • Psoralea bituminosa prostrata Zohary [valid]
  • Psoralea bituminosa atripilosa H.Lindb. [valid]
  • Psoralea bituminosa latifolia (Moris) Arcang. [valid]
  • Psoralea bituminosa angustifolia Guss. [valid]
  • Psoralea bituminosa communis Webb & Berthel. [valid]
  • Psoralea bituminosa decumbens Sennen [valid]
  • Psoralea bituminosa humilis Bég. & A.Vacc. [valid]
  • Psoralea bituminosa latifolia Moris [valid]
  • Psoralea bituminosa laxa Maire & Weiller [valid]
  • Aspalthium ellipticum Medik. [invalid]
  • Aspalthium frutescens Medik. [illegitimate]
  • Aspalthium herbaceum Medik. [unknown]
  • Aspalthium nigrum Medik. [invalid]
  • Psoralea bituminosa lanceolata Rouy [unknown]
  • Psoralea bituminosa ovata Rouy [unknown]
  • Psoralea punctata F.Dietr. [illegitimate]
  • Psoralea angustifolia Willd. [illegitimate]

Description

Bituminaria bituminosa (also called Cut-leaved Bitter Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bituminaria bituminosa is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bituminaria bituminosa is a yellow, 5-petaled bloom that is about 1 inch in diameter. The seed is round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bituminaria bituminosa is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Propagation is by seed, division or cuttings.

Where to Find Bituminaria bituminosa

Bituminaria bituminosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Bituminaria bituminosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bituminaria bituminosa?

Bituminaria bituminosa

What are the common names of Bituminaria bituminosa?

Sticky Bitter Vetch and Sticky Bird's-foot Trefoil

What is the habitat of Bituminaria bituminosa?

It is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky hillsides

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Charles Howard Stirton (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Stirt.' in the authors string.