Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
grosii
ID:
724347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pau) Boira, Gil & L.Llorens

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit.5: 170 (1995 publ. 1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723680



Common Names

  • Grosii Hippocrepis
  • Hippocrepis Vine
  • Hippocrepis Climber


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Synonyms

  • Hippocrepis balearica grosii (Pau) Mus, Rosselló & N.Torres [valid]
  • Hippocrepis balearica grosii [unknown]
  • Hippocrepis balearica grosii (Pau) Bellot [valid]

Description

Hippocrepis grosii (also called Gros's Hippocrepis, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hippocrepis grosii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippocrepis grosii has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters on the ends of the branches. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds that are enclosed in a woody, cone-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippocrepis grosii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a light, sandy soil. When propagating by division, divide the plant in the spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a light, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hippocrepis grosii

Hippocrepis grosii is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Spain, and Italy.

Hippocrepis grosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippocrepis grosii?

Hippocrepis grosii

What are the common names of Hippocrepis grosii?

Gros' horseshoe-vetch

What is the natural habitat of Hippocrepis grosii?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

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

References

Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
Leonardo Llorens (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Llorens' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Gil (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gil' in the authors string.
Herminio Boira (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:988505-1: Based on the initial data import