Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
barnadesii
ID:
1060021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Graells) Rothm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.72: 81 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001059359

Common Names

  • Echinospartum
  • Barnadesii
  • Echinospartum Barnadesii

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Description

Echinospartum barnadesii (also called Barnades' Echinospartum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinospartum barnadesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinospartum barnadesii is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinospartum barnadesii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Echinospartum barnadesii

Echinospartum barnadesii can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera (1809-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graells' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493694-1: Based on the initial data import