Coronilla scorpioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
(L.) Koch
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wfo-0000205285
Common Names
- Coronilla Scorpioides
- Scorpion Vetch
- Scorpion
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- Astrolobium scorpioides (L.) DC. [unknown]
- Arthrolobium scorpioides (L.) DC. [unknown]
Description
Coronilla scorpioides (also called Scorpion Coronilla, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands, rocky hillsides, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Coronilla scorpioides has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Coronilla scorpioides are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single stem and small leaves.
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Coronilla scorpioides is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Coronilla scorpioides
Coronilla scorpioides can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Coronilla scorpioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coronilla scorpioides?
Coronilla scorpioides
What is the common name of Coronilla scorpioides?
Scorpioid Coronilla
What is the natural habitat of Coronilla scorpioides?
It is found in dry, rocky places, scrubland, and grassy slopes
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Koch (1759-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:487261-1: Based on the initial data import