Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glauca
ID:
164451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol.1(Prodr.): XLIII (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163780

Common Names

  • Glaucous Horseshoe Vetch
  • Glaucous Horseshoe Clover
  • Glaucous Horseshoe Pea

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Synonyms

  • Hippocrepis comosa glauca (Ten.) Bonnier & Layens [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa glauca (Ten.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [valid]
  • Hippocrepis comosa Asso [illegitimate]

Description

Hippocrepis glauca (also called Glaucous horseshoe-vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and has small, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Hippocrepis glauca is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippocrepis glauca has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippocrepis glauca is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hippocrepis glauca

Hippocrepis glauca is native to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa.

Hippocrepis glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippocrepis glauca?

Hippocrepis glauca

What is the common name of Hippocrepis glauca?

Glaucous Horse-shoe Vetch

What is the habitat of Hippocrepis glauca?

Hippocrepis glauca is found in dry, sandy soils, heaths, and open woodlands.

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