Calicotome ligustica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligustica
ID:
1062930
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burnat) Fiori
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Fl. Italia exsicc. no. 583 1907
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062268
Common Names
- Calicotome ligustica
- Ligurian Broom
- Ligurian Broom Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calicotome ligustica (also called Italian broom, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Calicotome ligustica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calicotome ligustica is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calicotome ligustica is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Calicotome ligustica
Calicotome ligustica is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Species in the Calicotome genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13075732: Based on the initial data import
Adriano Fiori (1865-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fiori' in the authors string.
Émile Burnat (1828-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burnat' in the authors string.