Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
junceum
ID:
214076

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 708 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213405



Common Names

  • Broom Broom
  • Broom Caper Spurge
  • Spartium


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Synonyms

  • Spartianthus junceus Link [valid]
  • Spartianthus americanus Steud. [invalid]
  • Spartium acutifolium Lindl. [valid]
  • Spartium americanum Meyen [valid]
  • Spartium japonicum Miq. [valid]
  • Spartium odoratum Dulac [valid]
  • Spartium odoratissimum D.Don ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Cytisus junceus Vuk. [valid]
  • Genista acutifolia Spach [valid]
  • Genista americana Spach [valid]
  • Genista juncea (L.) Scop. [valid]
  • Genista odorata Moench [valid]
  • Genista odoratissima Spach [valid]
  • Spartium ochroleucum Sprenger [unknown]
  • Spartium junceum ochroleucum (Sprenger) Rehder [valid]
  • Spartium junceum plenum (Weston) Rehder [valid]
  • Spartium junceum flore-pleno Carrière [invalid]
  • Spartium junceum plenum Weston [valid]
  • Genista hispanica Garsault [invalid]

Description

Spartium junceum (also called Spanish Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows to 2–4 m tall, with a dense, spreading crown. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides, open woodlands, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Spartium junceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spartium junceum has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spartium junceum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Spartium junceum

Spartium junceum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Spartium junceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spartium junceum?

Spartium junceum

What is the common name of Spartium junceum?

Spanish Broom

Where is Spartium junceum native to?

Southern Europe and North Africa

Species in the Spartium genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References