Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
comosa
ID:
214467

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 744 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213796



Common Names

  • Hairy Bird's-foot Trefoil
  • Hairy Trefoil
  • Hairy Bird's-foot


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Synonyms

  • Hippocrepis comosa macedonica (Degen & Urum.) Kozuharov [valid]
  • Hippocrepis perennis Lam. [illegitimate]
  • Coronilla comosa (L.) Prantl [valid]
  • Hippocrepis alpestris Arv.-Touv. [valid]
  • Hippocrepis burgalensis Sennen [valid]
  • Hippocrepis helvetica G.Don [valid]
  • Hippocrepis heterocarpa Sennen [valid]
  • Hippocrepis montgronyana Sennen & Pau [valid]
  • Hippocrepis rolandi Sennen [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa microphylla Rouy [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa alpestris (Arv.-Touv.) Rouy [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa alpina Rouy [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa broteana Hrabetová [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa burgalensis (Sennen) Hrabetová [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa lignescens Hrabetová [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa major Rouy [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa prostrata Boiss. [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa rolandi (Sennen) Hrabetová [valid]
  • Hippocrepis rolandi macrocarpa Sennen [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa prostrata (Boiss.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Hippocrepis atlantica Durieu ex Munby [invalid]

Description

Hippocrepis comosa (also called Hairy Horseshoe Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial that typically grows up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall, with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grassland, scrub, and woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Hippocrepis comosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippocrepis comosa has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippocrepis comosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hippocrepis comosa

Hippocrepis comosa is native to Europe. It can be found in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows and grasslands.

Hippocrepis comosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippocrepis comosa?

Hippocrepis comosa

What type of plant is Hippocrepis comosa?

Shrub

What is the common name of Hippocrepis comosa?

Hairy Horse-shoe Vetch

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