Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
perpusillus
ID:
206468

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 743 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205797



Common Names

  • Ornithopus perpusillus
  • Small Bird's-foot
  • Small Bird's-foot Trefoil


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Synonyms

  • Ornithopus pusillus Lepech. [valid]
  • Ornithopodium roseum Bubani [valid]
  • Ornithopodium missus Bubani [valid]
  • Ornithopus intermedius Roth [valid]
  • Ornithopus glaber Gand. [valid]
  • Ornithopus albus Bergeret [valid]
  • Ornithopus subumbellatus Gilib. [invalid]
  • Ornithopus nodosus Mill. [valid]
  • Coronilla perpusilla (L.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]
  • Hedysarum moniliforme Burm.f. [valid]
  • Ornithopus perpusillus elongatus Lamotte [valid]
  • Ornithopus perpusillus glaber Corb. [valid]
  • Ornithopus perpusillus minimus Rouy [valid]
  • Ornithopus perpusillus nodosus (Mill.) Gray [valid]
  • Ornithopodium perpusillum (L.) Medik. [unknown]
  • Ornithopus perpusillus branquinhoi P.Silva [unknown]
  • Hippocrepis comosa Lucé [illegitimate]

Description

Ornithopus perpusillus (also called Dwarf Bird's-foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow in color. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithopus perpusillus is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithopus perpusillus has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithopus perpusillus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cutting should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Ornithopus perpusillus

Ornithopus perpusillus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Ornithopus perpusillus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithopus perpusillus?

Ornithopus perpusillus

What is the common name of Ornithopus perpusillus?

Small Bird's-foot

Where is Ornithopus perpusillus native to?

Indonesia

Species in the Fabaceae family