Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
juncea
ID:
588789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colenso ex Hook.f.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel.1: 51 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588121



Common Names

  • Carmichaelia juncea
  • Juncea Carmichaelia
  • Juncea Broom


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Synonyms

  • Carmichaelia fieldii Cockayne [valid]
  • Carmichaelia floribunda G.Simpson [valid]
  • Carmichaelia lacustris G.Simpson [valid]
  • Carmichaelia nigrans G.Simpson [valid]
  • Carmichaelia prona Kirk [valid]
  • Huttonella juncea (Colenso ex Hook.f.) Kirk [valid]
  • Huttonella prona (Kirk) Kirk [valid]
  • Carmichaelia juncea parviflora Benth. [unknown]
  • Carmichaelia nigrans tenuis G.Simpson [unknown]

Description

Carmichaelia juncea (also called Rush Broom, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to New Zealand. It grows in dry, deciduous forests and scrublands, and is characterized by its small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carmichaelia juncea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has attractive, fragrant flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carmichaelia juncea is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carmichaelia juncea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Carmichaelia juncea

Carmichaelia juncea is native to New Zealand and is found in the North Island and the South Island.

Carmichaelia juncea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carmichaelia juncea?

Carmichaelia juncea

What is the family of Carmichaelia juncea?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Carmichaelia juncea?

Rush Broom

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:483949-1: Based on the initial data import