Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
validus
ID:
42008

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) D.D.Keck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Madroño 3: 6. 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041337



Common Names

  • Adenothamnus validus
  • Valley False Broom
  • Valley Broom
  • False Broom


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Synonyms

  • Madia valida Brandegee [unknown]

Description

Adenothamnus validus (also called False Asphodel, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in rocky areas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Adenothamnus validus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenothamnus validus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenothamnus validus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Adenothamnus validus

Adenothamnus validus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, Greece, and other parts of the Mediterranean.

Adenothamnus validus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenothamnus validus?

Adenothamnus validus

What is the natural habitat of Adenothamnus validus?

It is native to the dry grasslands of the Mediterranean region

What are the characteristics of Adenothamnus validus?

It is a small shrub with white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves

Species in the Adenothamnus genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-139976: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
David D. Keck (1903-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Keck' in the authors string.