Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 339 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189008
Common Names
- Spartea Taverniera
- Taverniera spartea
- Spartea Taverniera
Synonyms
- Hedysarum spartium Burm.f. [valid]
- Taverniera gonoclada Jaub. & Spach [valid]
- Taverniera incana Boiss. [valid]
- Taverniera spartium (Burm.f.) Druce [valid]
Description
Taverniera spartea (also called Spartea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taverniera spartea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taverniera spartea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taverniera spartea is a perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Taverniera spartea
Taverniera spartea can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Taverniera spartea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taverniera spartea?
Taverniera spartea
What is the family of Taverniera spartea?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Taverniera spartea?
Spartan Taverniera
Species in the Taverniera genus
Taverniera albida,
Taverniera brevialata,
Taverniera glauca,
Taverniera nummularia,
Taverniera spartea,
Taverniera echinata,
Taverniera abyssinica,
Taverniera aegyptiaca,
Taverniera cuneifolia,
Taverniera glabra,
Taverniera lappacea,
Taverniera longisetosa,
Taverniera multinoda,
Taverniera diffusa,
Taverniera oligantha,
Taverniera schimperi,
Taverniera sericophylla,
Taverniera cuneifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family