Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
boivinii
ID:
214077

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Webb) Samp.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Herb. Port., Ap. 3: 8 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213406

Common Names

  • Boivin's Stauracanthus
  • Boivin's Broom
  • Stauracanthus

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Synonyms

  • Ulex boivinii Webb [valid]
  • Ulex luridus Nyman [valid]
  • Ulex cossonii (Webb) Nyman [valid]
  • Ulex vaillantii (Webb) Nyman [valid]
  • Nepa boivinii (Webb) Webb [valid]
  • Ulex escayracii (Webb) Nyman [valid]
  • Ulex webbianus Coss. [valid]
  • Leonhardia lurida Opiz [valid]
  • Leonhardia escayracii Opiz [valid]
  • Leonhardia megalorites (Webb) Opiz [valid]
  • Leonhardia vaillantii (Webb) Opiz [valid]
  • Leonhardia webbiana (Coss.) Opiz [valid]
  • Leonhardia cossonii (Webb) Opiz [valid]
  • Nepa webbiana (Coss.) Webb [valid]
  • Nepa vaillantii Webb [valid]
  • Nepa salzmannii Webb [valid]
  • Nepa megalorites Webb [valid]
  • Nepa lurida Webb [valid]
  • Nepa escayracii Webb [valid]
  • Nepa cossonii Webb [valid]
  • Ulex narcissi Sennen [valid]
  • Ulex ceballosii (Vicioso) Pau [unknown]
  • Ulex megalorites (Webb) Willk. [valid]
  • Ulex vidalii Pau [valid]
  • Ulex tazensis (Maire) Pau & Font Quer [valid]
  • Ulex salzmannii (Webb) Willk. [valid]
  • Stauracanthus nepa Samp. [unknown]
  • Leonhardia boivinii (Webb) Opiz [valid]
  • Leonhardia salzmannii (Webb) Opiz [valid]
  • Ulex boivinii cossonii (Webb) Maire [valid]
  • Ulex boivinii megalorites (Webb) Ball [valid]
  • Ulex boivinii narcissi Sennen [valid]
  • Ulex boivinii pilosulus Sennen ex Maire [valid]
  • Ulex boivinii salzmannii (Webb) Ball [valid]
  • Ulex boivinii tazensis (Braun-Blanq. & Maire) Maire [valid]
  • Ulex boivinii webbianus (Coss.) Maire [valid]
  • Ulex webbianus tazensis Braun-Blanq. & Maire [valid]
  • Stauracanthus boivinii escayracii (Webb) Samp. [unknown]
  • Stauracanthus boivinii luridus (Webb) Samp. [unknown]
  • Stauracanthus boivinii vaillantii (Webb) Samp. [unknown]
  • Stauracanthus boivinii webbianus (Coss.) Samp. [unknown]
  • Stauracanthus nepa escayracii (Webb) Samp. [unknown]
  • Stauracanthus nepa lurida (Webb) Samp. [unknown]
  • Stauracanthus nepa vaillantii (Webb) Samp. [unknown]
  • Stauracanthus nepa webbiana (Coss.) Samp. [unknown]
  • Ulex narcisii pilosula Sennen [unknown]
  • Ulex vaillantii escayracii (Webb) Cout. [unknown]
  • Ulex webbianus megalorites (Webb) Maire [unknown]
  • Ulex boivinii Coss. ex Nyman [invalid]

Description

Stauracanthus boivinii (also called Boivin's Stauracanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows to 2–4 m tall, with a dense, spreading crown. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides, open woodlands, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Stauracanthus boivinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stauracanthus boivinii has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stauracanthus boivinii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Stauracanthus boivinii

Stauracanthus boivinii can be found in West Africa.

Stauracanthus boivinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stauracanthus boivinii?

Stauracanthus boivinii

What is the common name of Stauracanthus boivinii?

Boivin's Broom

Where is Stauracanthus boivinii native to?

Southern Europe and North Africa

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Gonçalo Sampaio (1865-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Samp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:519464-1: Based on the initial data import