Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
horridum
ID:
187582

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Rothm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.72: 80 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186911

Common Names

  • Echinospartum horridum
  • Hairy Echinospartum
  • Echinospartum

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Synonyms

  • Genista horrida (Vahl) DC. [valid]
  • Cytisanthus horridus (Vahl) Gams [valid]
  • Lygoplis horridum (Vahl) Raf. [unknown]
  • Telinaria horrida (Vahl) C.Presl [unknown]
  • Spartium horridum Vahl [unknown]
  • Cytisus tragacanthaeformis Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Genista cosoniaca Bernardin ex Gand. [unknown]
  • Genista erinacea Gilib. [unknown]
  • Genista lugdunensis Jord. [unknown]
  • Echinospartum lugdunense (Jord.) Fourr. [unknown]
  • Cytisanthus horridus lugdunensis P.Fourn. [invalid]
  • Genista horrida erinacea Rouy [unknown]
  • Genista horrida erinacea (Gilib.) Rouy [invalid]
  • Spartium radiatum Vill. [illegitimate]

Description

Echinospartum horridum (also called Prickly broom, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has yellow flowers and can grow up to 5 m in height. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and bushland, and is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Echinospartum horridum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak, as a source of food for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinospartum horridum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinospartum horridum is a small, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings taken in early summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. They can then be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Echinospartum horridum

Echinospartum horridum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and dry open woodlands.

Echinospartum horridum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinospartum horridum?

Echinospartum horridum

What is the common name of Echinospartum horridum?

Hairy Echinospartum

What is the family of Echinospartum horridum?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.