Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
emerus
ID:
206185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Lassen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr.83: 86 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205514

Common Names

  • Hippocrepis emerus
  • Erect Horse-shoe Vetch
  • Emerous Horse-shoe Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Coronilla emerus L. [valid]
  • Coronilla emerus emerus [unknown]
  • Coronilla florida Salisb. [illegitimate]

Description

Hippocrepis emerus (also called Common Horseshoe Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. It typically grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hippocrepis emerus is used as a medicinal plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hippocrepis emerus sub. emerus
Hippocrepis emerus sub. emeroides (Boiss. & Spruner) Greuter & Burdet ex Lassen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippocrepis emerus is a yellow-orange color with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippocrepis emerus is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Hippocrepis emerus

Hippocrepis emerus is native to India and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Hippocrepis emerus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippocrepis emerus?

Hippocrepis emerus

What is the family of Hippocrepis emerus?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Hippocrepis emerus?

Erect Hippocrepis

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Per Lassen (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lassen' in the authors string.