Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
brevipetala
ID:
206090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murb.) E.Domínguez

Source:
ildis

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia5: 252 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205419



Common Names

  • Hippocrepis
  • Brevipetala
  • Hippocrepis Brevipetala


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Synonyms

  • Hippocrepis minor brevipetala Murb. [valid]
  • Hippocrepis minor brevipetala (Murb.) Pott.-Alap. [deprecated]

Description

Hippocrepis brevipetala (also called Short-petalled Hippocrepis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It has an upright habit and grows up to 1m tall. The leaves are compound, with up to 10 leaflets. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruit is a flat, brown pod. It grows in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hippocrepis brevipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippocrepis brevipetala has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seedpod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippocrepis brevipetala is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Hippocrepis brevipetala

Hippocrepis brevipetala is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Hippocrepis brevipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippocrepis brevipetala?

Hippocrepis brevipetala

What is the family of Hippocrepis brevipetala?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Hippocrepis brevipetala?

Short-petaled Hippocrepis

Species in the Hippocrepis genus

Hippocrepis balearica, Hippocrepis glauca, Hippocrepis scabra, Hippocrepis valentina, Hippocrepis areolata, Hippocrepis bornmulleri, Hippocrepis carpetana, Hippocrepis fruticescens, Hippocrepis rupestris, Hippocrepis scorpioides, Hippocrepis atlantica, Hippocrepis brevipetala, Hippocrepis ciliata, Hippocrepis constricta, Hippocrepis cyclocarpa, Hippocrepis emerus, Hippocrepis liouvillei, Hippocrepis minor, Hippocrepis monticola, Hippocrepis multisiliquosa, Hippocrepis neglecta, Hippocrepis salzmannii, Hippocrepis maura, Hippocrepis unisiliquosa, Hippocrepis biflora, Hippocrepis comosa, Hippocrepis squamata, Hippocrepis castroviejoi, Hippocrepis grosii, Hippocrepis nevadensis, Hippocrepis prostrata, Hippocrepis tavera-mendozae, Hippocrepis brevipetala, Hippocrepis conradiae, Hippocrepis eriocarpa,

Species in the Fabaceae family