Coronilla valentina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 742 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205294
Common Names
- Coronilla Valentina
- Crown Vetch
- Valentina
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- Coronilla valentia L. [unknown]
- Ornithopus valentinus (L.) Hornem. [valid]
- Coronilla suaveolens Salisb. [illegitimate]
Description
Coronilla valentina (also called Crown Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial, climbing vine native to Europe and North Africa. It has a twining habit and grows up to 2m tall. The leaves are compound, with up to 10 leaflets. The flowers are small and pink, and the fruit is a flat, brown pod. It grows in disturbed areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Coronilla valentina has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Coronilla valentina sub. glauca (L.) Batt.Coronilla valentina sub. pentaphylla (Desf.) Batt.
Coronilla valentina sub. speciosa (Uhrovd) Quézel & Santa ex Greuter & Burdet
Coronilla valentina sub. valentina
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Coronilla valentina 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 valentina 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 valentina
Coronilla valentina can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Coronilla valentina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coronilla valentina?
Coronilla valentina
What is the common name of Coronilla valentina?
Valentine's Coronilla
What is the natural habitat of Coronilla valentina?
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Coronilla valentina L.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.