Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
scoparia
ID:
561874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) A.J.Scott

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 89: 108 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561206

Common Names

  • Scoparia Bassia
  • Scoparia Burnweed
  • Scoparia Ragweed

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Synonyms

  • Kochia sicorica O.Bolòs & Masclans [unknown]
  • Kochia sieversiana (Pall.) C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Kochia scoparia (L.) Schrad. [unknown]
  • Kochia densiflora Turcz. ex Aellen [unknown]
  • Kochia alata Bates [unknown]
  • Salsola scoparia (L.) M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Suaeda sieversiana Pall. [unknown]
  • Atriplex scoparia (L.) Crantz [unknown]
  • Bassia scoparia culta Voss [unknown]
  • Bassia scoparia culta (Voss) Nebot, De la Torre, Mateo & Alcaraz [unknown]
  • Bassia scoparia densiflora (Turcz. ex Aellen) Cirujano & Velayos [unknown]
  • Bassia scoparia subvillosa (Moq.) Lambinon [unknown]
  • Bassia scoparia trichophylla (Voss) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Bassia sicorica (O.Bolòs & Masclans) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Bassia sieversiana (Pall.) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Bushiola scoparia (L.) Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium scoparia L. [unknown]
  • Kochia scoparia densiflora Moq. [unknown]
  • Kochia scoparia densiflora (Turcz. ex Aellen) Aellen [unknown]
  • Kochia scoparia culta (Voss) Voss [unknown]
  • Kochia parodii densa Aellen [unknown]
  • Kochia parodii glabrescen Aellen [unknown]
  • Kochia scoparia densiflora Moq. [unknown]
  • Kochia parodii contracta Aellen [unknown]
  • Kochia scoparia remotiflora Beck [unknown]
  • Kochia parodii elongata Aellen [unknown]
  • Kochia parodii Aellen [unknown]
  • Kochia scoparia alata Blom [unknown]
  • Kochia scoparia sieversiana (Pall.) Ulbr. ex Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]

Description

Bassia scoparia (also called Broom Bassia, among many other common names) is an annual herb species found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. The flowers have a sweet scent and are often used in perfumes. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bassia scoparia is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators. It can also be used in landscaping, as a groundcover, and as a container plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bassia scoparia is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bassia scoparia is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Bassia scoparia

Bassia scoparia is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia and can be found in dry, sandy habitats.

Bassia scoparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bassia scoparia?

Bassia scoparia

What type of plant is Bassia scoparia?

It is an annual or biennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Bassia scoparia?

It is found in dry and sandy areas

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2670858: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.