Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 200 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194502
Common Names
- Hosackia
- Creeping Hosackia
- Repens Hosackia
Synonyms
- Lotus madrensis M.E.Jones [valid]
- Lotus galegocangos Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Lotus debilis M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Hosackia endlichii Harms [unknown]
- Hosackia madrensis Sprague & L.Riley [valid]
- Hosackia oaxacana Greenm. [unknown]
- Hosackia chihuahuana S.Watson [unknown]
- Lotus chihuahuanus (S.Watson) Greene [unknown]
- Lotus repens (G.Don) Sessé & Moc. ex Standl. & Steyerm. [valid]
Description
Hosackia repens (also called Creeping Bird's-foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and a maximum height of up to 30 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, in areas with an average annual temperature of 15-25 °C and an average annual rainfall of 500-1,000 mm.
Uses & Benefits
Hosackia repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hosackia repens is a bright yellow color with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hosackia repens is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Hosackia repens
Hosackia repens can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Hosackia repens FAQ
What is the common name of Hosackia repens?
Creeping Hosackia
What is the growth habit of Hosackia repens?
It is a small, deciduous shrub with a creeping growth habit.
What is the soil type of Hosackia repens?
It prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
Species in the Hosackia genus
Hosackia rosea,
Hosackia crassifolia,
Hosackia gracilis,
Hosackia incana,
Hosackia oblongifolia,
Hosackia pinnata,
Hosackia stipularis,
Hosackia repens,
Hosackia hintoniorum,
Hosackia yollabolliensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family