Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
conradiae
ID:
1319759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamisans & Hugot

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Candollea66: 274 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332213

Common Names

  • Hippocrepis Conradiae
  • Horseshoe Vetch
  • Hippocrepis

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Description

Hippocrepis conradiae (also called Conrad's Horseshoe Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, ovate leaves with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in sunny locations.

Uses & Benefits

Hippocrepis conradiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippocrepis conradiae is a yellow-greenish color and is about 1 cm long. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape and the seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippocrepis conradiae is an easy-to-grow perennial herb native to North Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation.

Where to Find Hippocrepis conradiae

Hippocrepis conradiae can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Hippocrepis conradiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippocrepis conradiae?

Hippocrepis conradiae

What is the natural habitat of Hippocrepis conradiae?

Hippocrepis conradiae is found in the mountains of Spain.

What is the flowering season of Hippocrepis conradiae?

Hippocrepis conradiae flowers in the spring season.

Species in the Hippocrepis genus

Hippocrepis balearica, Hippocrepis glauca, Hippocrepis scabra, Hippocrepis valentina, Hippocrepis areolata, Hippocrepis bornmulleri, Hippocrepis carpetana, Hippocrepis fruticescens, Hippocrepis rupestris, Hippocrepis scorpioides, Hippocrepis atlantica, Hippocrepis brevipetala, Hippocrepis ciliata, Hippocrepis constricta, Hippocrepis cyclocarpa, Hippocrepis emerus, Hippocrepis liouvillei, Hippocrepis minor, Hippocrepis monticola, Hippocrepis multisiliquosa, Hippocrepis neglecta, Hippocrepis salzmannii, Hippocrepis maura, Hippocrepis unisiliquosa, Hippocrepis biflora, Hippocrepis comosa, Hippocrepis squamata, Hippocrepis castroviejoi, Hippocrepis grosii, Hippocrepis nevadensis, Hippocrepis prostrata, Hippocrepis tavera-mendozae, Hippocrepis brevipetala, Hippocrepis conradiae, Hippocrepis eriocarpa,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Jacques Gamisans (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamisans' in the authors string.
Laetitia Hugot: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hugot' in the authors string.