Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Desv. ex DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 324 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192244
Common Names
- Crested Uraria
- Crested Foxtail
- Crested Hedgehog
Synonyms
- Uraria crinita macrostachya (Wall.) Schindl. [unknown]
- Uraria macrostachya Wall. [unknown]
- Doodia crinita (L.) Roxb. [valid]
- Uraria comosa DC. [valid]
- Hedysarum crinitum L. [valid]
- Uraria picta sensu Wight [deprecated]
- Onobrychis comosa Spreng. [valid]
- Onobrychis crinita (L.) Spreng. [illegitimate]
- Hedysarum lanseum Noronha [invalid]
- Hedysarum comosum Vahl [valid]
- Uraria crinita macrostachya Wall. [unknown]
- Uraria macrostachya Wall. [unknown]
- Uraria comosa Span. [invalid]
Description
Uraria crinita (also called Hairy Uraria, among many other common names) is a perennial, deciduous shrub that is native to East Asia. It is typically found in open woods, prairies, and along roadsides. It has small, trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Uraria crinita is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uraria crinita has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uraria crinita is a perennial legume native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Uraria crinita
Uraria crinita can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Uraria crinita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uraria crinita?
Uraria crinita
What is the common name of Uraria crinita?
Hairy Uraria
What is the natural habitat of Uraria crinita?
Woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Uraria genus
Uraria gossweileri,
Uraria picta,
Uraria lagopodioides,
Uraria lagopodoides,
Uraria crinita,
Uraria rufescens,
Uraria lacei,
Uraria sinensis,
Uraria campanulata,
Uraria acaulis,
Uraria acuminata,
Uraria balansae,
Uraria campanulata,
Uraria cochinchinensis,
Uraria cordifolia,
Uraria pierrei,
Uraria poilanei,
Uraria rotundata,
Uraria gracilis,
Uraria kurzii,
Uraria lagopus,
Uraria prunellifolia,
Uraria candida,
Uraria oblonga,
Uraria pseudoacuminata,
Uraria pulchra,
Species in the Fabaceae family