Ulex salzmanni - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Webb) Willk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hispan. 3: 469 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055250
Common Names
- Salzman's Gorse
- Salzmanni Gorse
- Salzman's-gorse
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ulex salzmanni (also called German gorse, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 1–3 m tall. It is native to western and central Europe, from Spain to the Baltic states. It is found in dry, open habitats such as heaths, sand dunes, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ulex salzmanni is used as an ornamental plant, as well as a soil cover crop. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ulex salzmanni are small, yellow, and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.
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Ulex salzmanni is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist medium. Plant the rooted cuttings in the garden in early fall. The plant will bloom in late spring or early summer and will self-seed if left to go to seed. Deadheading will help to prolong the blooming period.
Where to Find Ulex salzmanni
Ulex salzmanni can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in parts of France, Italy, Spain, and Greece.
Species in the Ulex genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13034579: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Moritz Willkomm (1821-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willk.' in the authors string.
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.