Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodorhizoides
ID:
187115

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Webb & Berthel.) Webb & Berthel.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries3(2; 2): 54 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186444

Common Names

  • Retama rhodorhizoides
  • Rose-root Retama
  • Rose-rooted Retama

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Synonyms

  • Retama microcarpa Webb [valid]
  • Retama recutita Webb ex Bolle [valid]
  • Retama spachii Webb [valid]
  • Spartium affine Spach [valid]
  • Spartium microcarpum Spach [valid]
  • Genista rhodorhizoides Webb & Berthel. [valid]
  • Spartium ambiguum Spach [valid]
  • Genista monosperma Link [deprecated]

Description

Retama rhodorhizoides (also called Rose-rooted Retama, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Spain and is found in dry savannas, woodlands, and along riverbanks. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are compound with a single pair of leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Retama rhodorhizoides is used as an insecticide and pesticide. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Retama rhodorhizoides is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Retama rhodorhizoides is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Retama rhodorhizoides

Retama rhodorhizoides is native to the Canary Islands, and can be found in the islands of El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, and Tenerife.

Retama rhodorhizoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Retama rhodorhizoides?

Retama rhodorhizoides

What is the common name of Retama rhodorhizoides?

Retama

What is the family of Retama rhodorhizoides?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:517089-1: Based on the initial data import