Hippocrepis bicontorta
Hippocrepis areolata
- Native to:
- Algeria, Egypt, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Tunisia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Hippocrepis
- Species:
- Hippocrepis areolata
- USDA Symbol:
- HIBI3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- calcareous, well-drained rocky soil
- pH:
- 7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to limestone-rich areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination rates for this legume; seeds have hard coats typical of Fabaceae.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI