Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey. ex Sond.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 354 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502024
Common Names
- Sisyndite spartea
- Spartea Sisyndite
- Spartea Sisyndit
Description
Sisyndite spartea (also called Spartean sisyndite, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in wet grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyndite spartea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sisyndite spartea has small, yellow flowers with white lips. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sisyndite spartea is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. The plant can be divided in the spring.
Where to Find Sisyndite spartea
Sisyndite spartea is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Sisyndite spartea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyndite spartea?
Sisyndite spartea
What type of plant is Sisyndite spartea?
A perennial herb
Where is Sisyndite spartea found?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods
Species in the Sisyndite genus
Species in the Zygophyllaceae family
Balanites aegyptiaca,
Balanites angolensis,
Balanites glabra,
Balanites maughamii,
Balanites pedicellaris,
Balanites rotundifolia,
Balanites roxburghii,
Balanites triflora,
Balanites wilsoniana,
Balanites aegyptiacus,
Balanites wilsonianus,
Bulnesia chilensis,
Bulnesia foliosa,
Bulnesia retamo,
Bulnesia rivas-martinezii,
Bulnesia schichendanzii,
Bulnesia schickendantzii,
Guaiacum coulteri,
Guaiacum officinale,
Guaiacum palmeri,
Guaiacum sanctum,
Guaiacum unijugum,
Guaiacum nellii,
Kallstroemia pubescens,
Kallstroemia maxima,
Kallstroemia californica,
Kallstroemia grandiflora,
Kallstroemia hirsutissima,
Kallstroemia parviflora,
Kallstroemia perennans,
Kallstroemia adscendens,
Kallstroemia tucumanensis,
Kallstroemia tribuloides,
Kallstroemia incana,
Kallstroemia rosei,
Kallstroemia boliviana,
Kallstroemia pennellii,
Kallstroemia peninsularis,
Kallstroemia standleyi,
Kallstroemia mexicana,
Kallstroemia curta,
Kallstroemia hintonii,
Kelleronia gillettiae,
Kelleronia splendens,
Kelleronia revoilii,
Larrea simulans,
Larrea ameghinoi,
Larrea divaricata,
Larrea cuneifolia,
Larrea nitida,