Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lagopodioides
ID:
186238

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 324 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185567



Common Names

  • Lagopodioides
  • Goat's Foot
  • Goat's-foot


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Synonyms

  • Uraria cylindracea Benth. [valid]
  • Doodia alopecuroides Roxb. [valid]
  • Lespedeza lagopoides Pers. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum lagopodioides L. [valid]
  • Doodia lagopodioides (L.) Roxb. [valid]
  • Uraria aequilobata Hosok. [valid]
  • Hedysarum lagopoides Burm.f. [invalid]
  • Uraria alopecuroides (Roxb.) Wight [unknown]
  • Uraria cercifolia Desv. [valid]
  • Uraria lagopoda St.-Lag. [invalid]
  • Uraria retusa Wall. [invalid]
  • Hedysarum cercifolium (Desv.) Steud. [valid]
  • Uraria lagopodioides alopecuroides (Roxb.) A.Pramanik & Thoth. [valid]

Description

Uraria lagopodioides (also called Hare's-foot Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to East Asia. It has a height of up to 40 cm and its leaves are divided into 3-7 leaflets. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Uraria lagopodioides is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage, and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uraria lagopodioides has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uraria lagopodioides is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown directly into the ground in early spring. It can also be propagated by division in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Uraria lagopodioides

Uraria lagopodioides is native to Asia and can be found in the wild in the countries of China, Japan, and Korea.

Uraria lagopodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uraria lagopodioides?

Uraria lagopodioides

What is the common name of Uraria lagopodioides?

Goat's foot

What is the natural habitat of Uraria lagopodioides?

Grassy fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:524403-1: Based on the initial data import