Spartium junceum
Spanish Broom
Also known as: Cytisus junceus (L.) Vuk. +16 more
- Cytisus junceus (L.) Vuk.
- Genista acutifolia Spach
- Genista americana Spach
- Genista hispanica Thell., 1908
- Genista juncea (L.) Scop.
- Genista odorata Moench
- Spartianthus americanus Steud.
- Spartianthus junceus Link
- Spartium acutifolium Lindl.
- Spartium americanum Meyen
- Spartium japonicum Miq.
- Spartium junceum f. ochroleucum (Sprenger) Rehder
- Spartium junceum f. plenum (Weston) Rehder
- Spartium junceum subsp. ochroleucum Sprenger
- Spartium junceum var. flore-pleno Carrière
- Spartium junceum var. plenum Weston
- Spartium odoratissimum D.Don ex Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Spartium junceum (commonly known as Spanish Broom) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Azores, Baleares, Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina Northeast, Baltic States, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, California, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Chile North, Chile South, Colombia, East Himalaya, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Germany, Great Britain, Guatemala, Hawaii, India, Iraq, Japan, Jawa, Kenya, Krym, Libya, Madeira, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Morocco, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, North Caucasus, Northern Provinces, Oregon, Pakistan, Peru, Queensland, Romania, South Australia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tasmania, Texas, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Victoria, Washington, West Himalaya