Status:
valid
Authors:
La Serna
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Vieraea 10: 84 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704622
Common Names
- Bystropogon wildpretii
- Wildpret's Bush-Clover
- Wildpret's Lespedeza
Description
Bystropogon wildpretii (also called Wildpret's Bystropogon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in grasslands, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bystropogon wildpretii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bystropogon wildpretii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bystropogon wildpretii is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and rooting them in a moist medium. It can also be propagated by layering or air layering.
Where to Find Bystropogon wildpretii
Bystropogon wildpretii can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Bystropogon wildpretii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bystropogon wildpretii?
Bystropogon wildpretii
What are the common names of Bystropogon wildpretii?
Bystropogon wildpretii is commonly known as the wild broom
What is the family of Bystropogon wildpretii?
Bystropogon wildpretii belongs to the family Fabaceae
Species in the Bystropogon genus
Bystropogon beltraniae,
Bystropogon canariensis,
Bystropogon maderensis,
Bystropogon odoratissimus,
Bystropogon origanifolius,
Bystropogon plumosus,
Bystropogon punctatus,
Bystropogon schmitzii,
Bystropogon serrulatus,
Bystropogon wildpretii,
Bystropogon mandoniana,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,