Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
telonensis
ID:
213793

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Loisel.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck & A.P.de Candolle, Fl. Franç., éd. 3, 6: 550 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213122



Common Names

  • Adenocarpus telonensis
  • Telon Adenocarpus
  • Adenocarpus telonensis


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Synonyms

  • Adenocarpus grandiflorus Boiss. [valid]
  • Cytisus telonensis Loisel. [valid]
  • Adenocarpus telonensis grandiflorus (Boiss.) Maire [valid]
  • Adenocarpus telonensis rodriguezii Maire [valid]
  • Adenocarpus telonensis transiens A.Reyn. [valid]
  • Adenocarpus telonensis rodriguezii (Maire) Sennen [unknown]
  • Spartium complicatum Gouan [deprecated]

Description

Adenocarpus telonensis (also called Telon Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adenocarpus telonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenocarpus telonensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves with white veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocarpus telonensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of salt spray and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Adenocarpus telonensis

Adenocarpus telonensis is native to Africa and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Adenocarpus telonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenocarpus telonensis?

Adenocarpus telonensis

What is the common name of Adenocarpus telonensis?

Telon Adenocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Adenocarpus telonensis?

It is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jean-Louis-Auguste Loiseleur-Deslongchamps (1774-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loisel.' in the authors string.