Coronilla elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pancic
Source:
ildis
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Serbiae: 262 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213687
Common Names
- Elegant Vetch
- Elegant Vetch
- Elegant Vetch
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- Securigera elegans (Pancic) Lassen [unknown]
- Coronilla varia latifolia (Hazsl.) Dostál [unknown]
- Coronilla latifolia (Hazsl.) Jáv. [unknown]
- Coronilla varia latifolia Hazsl. [unknown]
Description
Coronilla elegans (also called 'Elegant Coronilla', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb with a woody base, and can reach up to 40 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Coronilla elegans is a species of flowering plant in the pea family. It is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for fodder and forage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coronilla elegans has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short, curved pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coronilla elegans is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Coronilla elegans
Coronilla elegans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is also found in some parts of the United States.
Coronilla elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coronilla elegans?
Coronilla elegans
What is the common name of Coronilla elegans?
Elegant Vetch
What is the family of Coronilla elegans?
Fabaceae
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
References
Josif Pančić (1814-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pancic' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Coronilla elegans Pancic: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.