Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
421872

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


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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.

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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 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,

References