Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spartioides
ID:
129865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 11, t. 3. 1855 [16 Jul 1855]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129194



Common Names

  • Aphyllocladus spartioides
  • Spartium Aphyllocladus
  • Spartium-like Aphyllocladus


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Synonyms

  • Hyalis spartioides (Wedd.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Griseb. [deprecated]
  • Plazia spartioides (Wedd.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Aphyllocladus spartioides (also called Spartium broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru, and it grows in grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aphyllocladus spartioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphyllocladus spartioides has yellow flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphyllocladus spartioides is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from non-flowering shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Aphyllocladus spartioides

Aphyllocladus spartioides is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Aphyllocladus spartioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphyllocladus spartioides?

Aphyllocladus spartioides

What is the natural habitat of Aphyllocladus spartioides?

Grasslands

What is the flowering season of Aphyllocladus spartioides?

Spring

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