Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scoparia
ID:
643407

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2763399: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.