Anthyllis currasii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.P.Ferrer, R.Roselló & Guara
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid73(2)e040: 2 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443517
Common Names
- Currasii Anthyllis
- Currasii Kidney Vetch
- Currasii Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthyllis currasii (also called Curras' Kidney Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Spain. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Anthyllis currasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthyllis currasii is a small, yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthyllis currasii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned in late winter to promote new growth.
Where to Find Anthyllis currasii
Anthyllis currasii is native to the Canary Islands.
Anthyllis currasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthyllis currasii?
Anthyllis currasii
What is the common name of Anthyllis currasii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Anthyllis currasii?
It is found in dry, open grasslands and shrublands
Species in the Anthyllis genus
Anthyllis subsimplex, Anthyllis lemanniana, Anthyllis lagascana, Anthyllis warnieri, Anthyllis hystrix, Anthyllis baltica, Anthyllis polyphylloides, Anthyllis barba-jovis, Anthyllis cytisoides, Anthyllis montana, Anthyllis polycephala, Anthyllis tejedensis, Anthyllis vulneraria, Anthyllis cornicina, Anthyllis lotoides, Anthyllis aurea, Anthyllis hamosa, Anthyllis hermanniae, Anthyllis onobrychioides, Anthyllis ramburei, Anthyllis rupestris, Anthyllis circinnata, Anthyllis splendens, Anthyllis alpestris, Anthyllis hispidissima, Anthyllis pallidiflora, Anthyllis hystrix, Anthyllis currasii, Anthyllis gamisansii, Anthyllis terniflora, Anthyllis apennina,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Miguel Guara Requena: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guara' in the authors string.
Pedro Pablo Ferrer Gallego (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.P.Ferrer' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Anthyllis × currasii P.P.Ferrer, R.Roselló & Guara: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.