Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
boissieri
ID:
214389

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spach) Rothm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.72: 83 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213718

Common Names

  • Echinospartum boissieri
  • Boissier's Broom
  • Giant Broom

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Synonyms

  • Genista webbii boissieri (Spach) C.Vicioso [valid]
  • Genista boissieri Spach [valid]
  • Retama webbii (Spach) Webb [valid]
  • Genista webbii Spach [valid]
  • Echinospartum boissieri webbii (Spach) Smythies [valid]
  • Genista boissieri webbii (Spach) Rivas Goday & Rivas Mart. [valid]
  • Echinospartum webbii (Spach) Malag. [valid]
  • Genista boissieri longiseta Cuatrec. [valid]
  • Genista horrida eriocalyx Boiss. [valid]
  • Retama monosperma webbii (Spach) Maire [valid]
  • Genista lusitanica Boiss. [illegitimate]

Description

Echinospartum boissieri (also called Boissier's Echinospartum, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinospartum boissieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinospartum boissieri has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinospartum boissieri is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering in spring or summer. Seeds can also be used but they may not come true to type.

Where to Find Echinospartum boissieri

Echinospartum boissieri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Echinospartum boissieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinospartum boissieri?

Echinospartum boissieri

What is the common name of Echinospartum boissieri?

Boissier's broom

What is the natural habitat of Echinospartum boissieri?

It is found in dry, rocky places

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.