Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
limosum
ID:
93941

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 67 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093270

Common Names

  • Dendrophorbium limosum
  • Dendrophorbium
  • Limosum

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Description

Dendrophorbium limosum (also called swamp broom, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has a spreading habit and small, leathery, grey-green leaves. It is found in wet, swampy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrophorbium limosum is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has yellow flowers and is known for its ability to attract bees and other beneficial insects, making it a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dendrophorbium limosum are yellow and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrophorbium limosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Dendrophorbium limosum

Dendrophorbium limosum can be found in the Middle East, including parts of Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

Dendrophorbium limosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrophorbium limosum?

Dendrophorbium limosum

What is the common name of Dendrophorbium limosum?

Limose Dendrophorbium

What is the natural habitat of Dendrophorbium limosum?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides

Species in the Dendrophorbium genus

Dendrophorbium pluricephalum, Dendrophorbium glaziovii, Dendrophorbium solisii, Dendrophorbium archeri, Dendrophorbium longilinguae, Dendrophorbium cabrerae, Dendrophorbium glaziovii, Dendrophorbium barkleyanum, Dendrophorbium biacuminatum, Dendrophorbium buchtienii, Dendrophorbium multinerve, Dendrophorbium scytophyllum, Dendrophorbium fruticosum, Dendrophorbium buchtienii, Dendrophorbium lucidum, Dendrophorbium favillosum, Dendrophorbium ingens, Dendrophorbium fruticosum, Dendrophorbium vanillodorum, Dendrophorbium arboluco, Dendrophorbium coroicense, Dendrophorbium peregrinum, Dendrophorbium dolichodoryium, Dendrophorbium balsapampae, Dendrophorbium brachycodon, Dendrophorbium restingae, Dendrophorbium gesnerifolium, Dendrophorbium tipocochense, Dendrophorbium curvidens, Dendrophorbium vargasii, Dendrophorbium bomanii, Dendrophorbium zongoense, Dendrophorbium paranense, Dendrophorbium subnemorale, Dendrophorbium biserrifolium, Dendrophorbium catharinense, Dendrophorbium ayopayense, Dendrophorbium acuminatissimum, Dendrophorbium trigynum, Dendrophorbium chingualense, Dendrophorbium lloense, Dendrophorbium pururu, Dendrophorbium storkii, Dendrophorbium moscopanum, Dendrophorbium argutidentatum, Dendrophorbium sotarense, Dendrophorbium chaenocephalum, Dendrophorbium toreadoris, Dendrophorbium amplexicaule, Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum,

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-49491: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.