Details of genus: Spartium L. [558]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Broom, Spanish broom
# spp.:
pub_year:
accepted: Accepted
Family: Fabaceae
family_ja: マメ
Infra familial classification:
distribution_en: Mediterranean
description_en: Genus of a single species of deciduous shrub occurring in dry places, open woodland, and on roadsides mainly in the Mediterranean region, including Portugal. S. junceum is cultivated for its terminal racemes of fragrant, pea-like yellow flowers and rich dark green, broom-like stems. The leaves are sparse, alternate, simple, and dark green. It is suitable for a shrub border or for growing against a warm, sunny wall.
hardiness_en: Frost hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. May self-seed.
pests_en: Young plants may be damaged by rabbits.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: レダマ(レタマ)
type_species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show |