Hippocrepis multisiliquosa
Hippocrepis multisiliquosa
- Native to:
- Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Hippocrepis
- Species:
- Hippocrepis multisiliquosa
- USDA Symbol:
- HIMU6
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 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers limestone-rich substrates
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination as seed coat is hard. Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions after scarification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI