Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Klack.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1995
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 117: 464 (1995)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696133
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Genianthus subpeltatus
 - Subpeltate Genianthus
 - Genianthus
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Genianthus subpeltatus (also called Yellow Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small evergreen shrub with bright yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Genianthus subpeltatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Genianthus subpeltatus are yellow and bell-shaped with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Genianthus subpeltatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Genianthus subpeltatus
                        
                            Genianthus subpeltatus can be found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Genianthus subpeltatus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Genianthus subpeltatus?
Genianthus subpeltatus
What is the common name of Genianthus subpeltatus?
Subpeltatus lily
What is the natural habitat of Genianthus subpeltatus?
Grassy slopes and meadows
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Genianthus genus
                        
                            Genianthus aurantiacus, 
Genianthus bicoronatus, 
Genianthus crassifolius, 
Genianthus ellipticus, 
Genianthus hastatus, 
Genianthus horei, 
Genianthus macrophyllus, 
Genianthus maingayi, 
Genianthus nicobarensis, 
Genianthus rectinervis, 
Genianthus ridleyi, 
Genianthus rufo-velutinus, 
Genianthus siamicus, 
Genianthus subpeltatus, 
Genianthus trullatus, 
Genianthus valvatus, 
Genianthus blumei, 
Genianthus micranthus,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Apocynaceae family
                        
                            Acokanthera laevigata, 
Acokanthera oblongifolia, 
Acokanthera oppositifolia, 
Acokanthera rotundata, 
Acokanthera schimperi, 
Adenium boehmianum, 
Adenium multiflorum, 
Adenium obesum, 
Adenium oleifolium, 
Adenium swazicum, 
Adenium dhofarense, 
Aganosma breviloba, 
Aganosma cymosa, 
Aganosma gracilis, 
Aganosma lacei, 
Aganosma petelotii, 
Aganosma schlechteriana, 
Aganosma siamensis, 
Aganosma wallichii, 
Aganosma heynei, 
Alafia alba, 
Alafia barteri, 
Alafia benthamii, 
Alafia berrieri, 
Alafia calophylla, 
Alafia caudata, 
Alafia erythrophthalma, 
Alafia falcata, 
Alafia fuscata, 
Alafia insularis, 
Alafia intermedia, 
Alafia landolphioides, 
Alafia lucida, 
Alafia microstylis, 
Alafia multiflora, 
Alafia nigrescens, 
Alafia orientalis, 
Alafia parciflora, 
Alafia pauciflora, 
Alafia perrieri, 
Alafia schumannii, 
Alafia thouarsii, 
Alafia vallium, 
Alafia verschuereni, 
Alafia whytei, 
Alafia zambesiaca, 
Allamanda calcicola, 
Allamanda angustifolia, 
Allamanda blanchetii, 
Allamanda cathartica,