Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breoganii
ID:
1062389

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Castrov. & Valdés Berm.) Castrov. & Valdés Berm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.104: 307 (1990 publ. 1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061727



Common Names

  • Ulex breoganii
  • Breoganii's Ulex
  • Breoganii Ulex


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Description

Ulex breoganii (also called Breogan's Gorse, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 10 feet, with small, yellow flowers and spiny, green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ulex breoganii is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insecticide and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ulex breoganii is a yellow-orange, pea-like flower with five petals, growing in clusters. The seed is a dark brown, flat, oval shape with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Where to Find Ulex breoganii

Ulex breoganii is native to the Canary Islands.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Enrique Valdés Bermejo (1945-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valdés Berm.' in the authors string.
Santiago Castroviejo (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Castrov.' in the authors string.