Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
squamata
ID:
214469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Coss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Notes Pl. Crit.: 105 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213798



Common Names

  • Scaly Bird's-foot Trefoil
  • Scaly Trefoil
  • Scaly Bird's-foot


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Synonyms

  • Coronilla squamata Cav. [valid]
  • Hippocrepis toletana Pau [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa squamata (Cav.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [valid]
  • Hippocrepis squamata latifolia Bellot [valid]
  • Hippocrepis squamata toletana (Pau) Hrabetová [valid]
  • Hippocrepis squamata murcica Font Quer [valid]
  • Hippocrepis squamata sinuata Hrabetová [valid]
  • Hippocrepis squamata toletana (Pau) Bellot [valid]
  • Hippocrepis squamata genuina Bellot [invalid]

Description

Hippocrepis squamata (also called Scaly 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 squamata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippocrepis squamata 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 squamata 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 squamata

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

Hippocrepis squamata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippocrepis squamata?

Hippocrepis squamata

What type of plant is Hippocrepis squamata?

Shrub

What is the common name of Hippocrepis squamata?

Scaly 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

References

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.