Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lassen) D.D.Sokoloff
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol.110(3): 81 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506885
Common Names
- Carinate Coronilla
- Coronilla Carinata
- Carinata Coronilla
Description
Coronilla carinata (also called Carinate coronilla, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Coronilla carinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coronilla carinata is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coronilla carinata is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Coronilla carinata
Coronilla carinata is native to the Mediterranean.
Coronilla carinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coronilla carinata?
Coronilla carinata
What is the common name of Coronilla carinata?
Keeled Coronilla
Where is Coronilla carinata native to?
Spain
Species in the Coronilla genus
Coronilla juncea,
Coronilla minima,
Coronilla ramosissima,
Coronilla repanda,
Coronilla scorpioides,
Coronilla valentina,
Coronilla viminalis,
Coronilla coronata,
Coronilla vaginalis,
Coronilla varia,
Coronilla dura,
Coronilla montserratii,
Coronilla scorpioides,
Coronilla talaverae,
Coronilla cretica,
Coronilla elegans,
Coronilla globosa,
Coronilla rostrata,
Coronilla somalensis,
Coronilla lassenii,
Coronilla carinata,
Coronilla orientalis,
Coronilla atlantica,
Coronilla libanotica,
Coronilla securidaca,
Species in the Fabaceae family