Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
scabra
ID:
164453

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 312 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163782



Common Names

  • Scabrous Horseshoe Vetch
  • Scabrous Horseshoe Clover
  • Scabrous Horseshoe Pea


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Synonyms

  • Hippocrepis squamata hieronymi (Sennen ex Bellot) Hrabetová [valid]
  • Hippocrepis almeriensis Hrabetova [unknown]
  • Hippocrepis glauca bourgaei Nyman [valid]
  • Hippocrepis bourgaei (Nyman) Font Quer [valid]
  • Hippocrepis commutata Pau [valid]
  • Hippocrepis willkommiana Scheele [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa scabra (DC.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Hippocrepis comosa commutata (Pau) O.Bolòs & Vigo [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa scabra (DC.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Hippocrepis comosa bourgaei (Nym.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [invalid]
  • Hippocrepis scabra jayana Sennen ex Hrabetová [unknown]
  • Hippocrepis scabra willkommiana (Scheele) Nyman [unknown]
  • Hippocrepis scabra rupestris Hrabetová [unknown]
  • Hippocrepis ciliata Campo ex Willk. & Lange [invalid]

Description

Hippocrepis scabra (also called Rough horseshoe-vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and has small, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Hippocrepis scabra is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippocrepis scabra has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippocrepis scabra is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hippocrepis scabra

Hippocrepis scabra is native to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa.

Hippocrepis scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippocrepis scabra?

Hippocrepis scabra

What is the common name of Hippocrepis scabra?

Scabrous Hippocrepis

What is the natural habitat of Hippocrepis scabra?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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