Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
spartioides
ID:
328008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 177 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327340



Common Names

  • Spartioides Bernardia
  • Spartioides
  • Bernardia Spartioides


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Synonyms

  • Passaea spartioides Baill. [unknown]
  • Bernardia spartioides glabrata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Adelia spartioides Baill. [unknown]
  • Bernardia spartioides pubescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Bernardia spartioides (also called Spartium, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia spartioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bernardia spartioides has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bernardia spartioides is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Bernardia spartioides

Bernardia spartioides is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Bernardia spartioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bernardia spartioides?

Bernardia spartioides

What is the family of Bernardia spartioides?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Bernardia spartioides?

Spartium-like Bernardia

Species in the Bernardia genus

Bernardia alarici, Bernardia albida, Bernardia amazonica, Bernardia argentinensis, Bernardia asplundii, Bernardia axillaris, Bernardia brevipes, Bernardia caperoniifolia, Bernardia carpinifolia, Bernardia celastrinea, Bernardia chiapensis, Bernardia colombiana, Bernardia confertifolia, Bernardia corensis, Bernardia crassifolia, Bernardia dichotoma, Bernardia dodecandra, Bernardia flexuosa, Bernardia fruticulosa, Bernardia gambosa, Bernardia gardneri, Bernardia geniculata, Bernardia gentryana, Bernardia hagelundii, Bernardia hassleriana, Bernardia heteropilosa, Bernardia hirsutissima, Bernardia incana, Bernardia jacquiniana, Bernardia kochii, Bernardia lagunensis, Bernardia lanceifolia, Bernardia laurentii, Bernardia leptostachys, Bernardia longipedunculata, Bernardia macrophylla, Bernardia mayana, Bernardia mazatlana, Bernardia mexicana, Bernardia micrantha, Bernardia mollis, Bernardia multicaulis, Bernardia myricifolia, Bernardia nicaraguensis, Bernardia oblanceolata, Bernardia obovata, Bernardia odonellii, Bernardia ovalifolia, Bernardia ovata, Bernardia paraguariensis,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References