Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lusitanicum
ID:
214390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Rothm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.72: 82 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213719

Common Names

  • Echinospartum lusitanicum
  • Portuguese Broom
  • Lusitanian Broom

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Synonyms

  • Echinospartum lusitanicum lusitanicum [unknown]
  • Genista lusitanica L. [valid]
  • Stauracanthus lusitanicus (L.) Cubas [valid]
  • Echinospartum lusitanicum hirsutum Rivas Mart. [valid]

Description

Echinospartum lusitanicum (also called Portuguese 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 lusitanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echinospartum lusitanicum sub. barnadesii (Graells) Lainz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinospartum lusitanicum 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 lusitanicum 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 lusitanicum

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

Echinospartum lusitanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinospartum lusitanicum?

Echinospartum lusitanicum

What is the common name of Echinospartum lusitanicum?

Portuguese broom

What is the natural habitat of Echinospartum lusitanicum?

It is found in dry, rocky places

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.