Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
212518

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Druce

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles4: 622 (1916 publ. 1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211847



Common Names

  • Euchlora hirsuta
  • Hirsuta Euchlora
  • Hairy Euchlora


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Synonyms

  • Lotononis hirsuta (Thunb.) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Lotononis serpens (E.Mey.) R.Dahlgren [valid]
  • Crotalaria serpens E.Mey. [valid]
  • Euchlora serpens (E.Mey.) Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Ononis hirsuta Thunb. [valid]
  • Microtropis hirsuta (Thunb.) E.Mey. [valid]
  • Rafnia axillaris Willd. ex Walp. [invalid]

Description

Euchlora hirsuta (also called Hairy False Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are covered in fine hairs. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euchlora hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euchlora hirsuta are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euchlora hirsuta is a hardy, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Euchlora hirsuta

Euchlora hirsuta can be found in South Africa and Namibia.

Euchlora hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euchlora hirsuta?

Euchlora hirsuta

What is the common name of Euchlora hirsuta?

Hairy Greeneyes

Where is Euchlora hirsuta found?

Euchlora hirsuta is found in the southeastern United States.

Species in the Euchlora genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:494670-1: Based on the initial data import