Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. & Coss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 19: 166 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018332
Common Names
- Sahara Warionia
- Warionia saharae
- Sahara Warionia
Description
Warionia saharae (also called Sahara broom, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to North Africa and the Middle East. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas, such as deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Warionia saharae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Warionia saharae flower is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Warionia saharae is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to promote flowering.
Where to Find Warionia saharae
Warionia saharae can be found in the Sahara Desert, including parts of Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia.
Warionia saharae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Warionia saharae?
Warionia saharae
What is the common name of Warionia saharae?
Sahara Mustard
What is the family of Warionia saharae?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Warionia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,