Status:
valid
Authors:
Braun-Blanq. & Maire
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N.13: 185 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205685
Common Names
- Hippocrepis maura
- Maura Hoofwort
- Maura Horse-shoe
Synonyms
- Hippocrepis salzmannii maura (Braun-Blanq. & Maire) Bornm. [unknown]
Description
Hippocrepis maura (also called Maura's Horse-shoe Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 500 to 1,500 m. It has yellowish-green stems and leaves, and bears yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hippocrepis maura is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hippocrepis maura has yellow flowers with four petals and a long, narrow seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hippocrepis maura is a small, deciduous shrub native to Europe. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Hippocrepis maura
Hippocrepis maura is native to the Mediterranean region.
Hippocrepis maura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hippocrepis maura?
Hippocrepis maura
What is the common name of Hippocrepis maura?
Hippocrepis
What is the family of Hippocrepis maura?
Fabaceae
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