Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
496161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 8: 21 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495493



Common Names

  • Scoparia elliptica
  • Elliptic Scoparia
  • Elliptic Broomweed


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Description

Scoparia elliptica (also called Elliptic Scoparia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scoparia elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scoparia elliptica is a yellowish-green color with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scoparia elliptica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Scoparia elliptica

Scoparia elliptica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Scoparia elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scoparia elliptica?

Scoparia elliptica

What is the common name of Scoparia elliptica?

Elliptic scoparia

What is the growth habit of Scoparia elliptica?

It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808983-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].