Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Universelle Genève n.s., 13: 407. 1838
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421204
Common Names
- Vella spinosa
- Spiny Vella
- Spiny-leaved Vella
Synonyms
- Pseudocytisus spinosus Rehder [unknown]
Description
Vella spinosa (also called 'Spiny Vella', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, native to Europe. It grows in dry, rocky places, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Vella spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vella spinosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Vella spinosa: This plant prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Vella spinosa
Vella spinosa is native to the Mediterranean region.
Vella spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vella spinosa?
Vella spinosa
What is the natural habitat of Vella spinosa?
It is native to Europe and North Africa.
What is the size of Vella spinosa?
It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 6 feet tall.
Species in the Vella genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,