Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss. & Durieu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 2: 248 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642739
Common Names
- Deverra scoparia
- Broom Deverra
- Broom-like Deverra
Synonyms
- Pituranthos virgatus Hochr. [unknown]
- Pituranthos scoparius (Coss. & Durieu) Schinz [unknown]
- Pituranthos fallax H.Wolff [unknown]
- Deverra fallax Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
- Deverra virgata Coss. & Durieu [unknown]
- Pituranthos scoparius muratianus Maire [unknown]
Description
Deverra scoparia (also called 'Broom Deverra', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to South Africa, growing up to 2m tall. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is hardy to USDA zone 6.
Uses & Benefits
Deverra scoparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and rheumatism.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Deverra scoparia sub. tripolitana (Andr.) Pfisterer & Podlech
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deverra scoparia has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deverra scoparia is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer or from seed sown in autumn. It can also be propagated by layering or division in spring.
Where to Find Deverra scoparia
Deverra scoparia is native to the Mediterranean region.
Deverra scoparia FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Deverra scoparia?
Deverra scoparia prefers well-drained, moist, humus-rich soil.
What is the ideal light exposure for Deverra scoparia?
Deverra scoparia prefers full sun to partial shade.
What is the ideal temperature range for Deverra scoparia?
Deverra scoparia prefers temperatures between 45-85°F (7-29°C).
Species in the Deverra genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,