Coronilla varia
Coronilla varia, commonly known as Crown Vetch, is a perennial legume distinguished by its vibrant, pea-like flowers and lush foliage. While often used for erosion control and soil enrichment due to its nitrogen-fixing capabilities, it is also recognized as an invasive species in many non-native ecological habitats.
- Scientific name: Coronilla varia
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Coronilla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coronilla | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Coronilla varia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 绣球小冠花 (zh) or 绣球小冠花 (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is written as 繍球小冠花 (zh-tw). In Bulgarian, it is called пъстра зайчина (bg), and in Estonian, it is known as kirju sarikhernes (et).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 绣球小冠花 | Wikidata |
| bg | пъстра зайчина | Wikidata |
| et | kirju sarikhernes | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 绣球小冠花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 繍球小冠花 | Wikidata |
| ja | コロニッラ・ヴァーリア | Wikidata |
| zh | 小冠花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 多变小冠花 | Wikidata |
| ro | coroniște | Wikidata |
| sl | pisana šmarna detelja | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely recognized for its presence across several regions in Northern Europe. Specifically, its range extends through the coastal and inland landscapes of Denmark. It is also commonly found throughout the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving further north, the species can be located within the natural habitats of Norway. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the various terrains found across Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Chemicals
Coronilla varia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arbutin, salicin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arbutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |