Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
bourgaeana
ID:
421886

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss.) S.I.Warwick & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 324 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421218

Common Names

  • Vella bourgaeana
  • Bourg's Vella
  • Bourg Vella

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Synonyms

  • Euzomodendron bourgaeanum Coss. [unknown]
  • Euzomodendron bourgeanum Coss. [unknown]

Description

Vella bourgaeana (also called Bourgae's Vella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 20 cm tall. It has small, grey-green, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers sandy soils and is often found in coastal regions and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Vella bourgaeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vella bourgaeana is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small, round, and dark brown. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vella bourgaeana is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Vella bourgaeana

Vella bourgaeana is native to the Mediterranean region.

Vella bourgaeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vella bourgaeana?

Vella bourgaeana

What is the natural habitat of Vella bourgaeana?

It is native to Europe and North Africa.

What is the size of Vella bourgaeana?

It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 6 feet tall.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2456028: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.