Status:
valid
Authors:
Durieu ex Lassen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia19: 61 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205610
Common Names
- Hippocrepis monticola
- Mountain Hoofwort
- Mountain Horse-shoe
Synonyms
- Hippocrepis scabra maroccana Pau & Font Quer [unknown]
- Hippocrepis scabra mauritii Sennen [unknown]
Description
Hippocrepis monticola (also called Mountain Hippocrepis, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Europe and is found in the dry grasslands and scrublands. It is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and small, round fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Hippocrepis monticola is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock and the bark is used for tanning leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hippocrepis monticola is a yellow-green color with a small, round shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hippocrepis monticola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Hippocrepis monticola
Hippocrepis monticola is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.
Hippocrepis monticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hippocrepis monticola?
Hippocrepis monticola
What is the common name of Hippocrepis monticola?
Mountain Hippocrepis
What is the family of Hippocrepis monticola?
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