Status:
valid
Authors:
Elorza, Patino, Urrutia & J.Valencia
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Estud. Mus. Cienc. Nat. Álava12: 69 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696354
Common Names
- Genista arizagae
- Arizagae Genista
- Arizagae Broom
Description
Genista arizagae (also called Arizona Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States. It is a small evergreen shrub with bright yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Genista arizagae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Genista arizagae is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, and the seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Genista arizagae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Genista arizagae
Genista arizagae can be found in the Canary Islands.
Genista arizagae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genista arizagae?
Genista arizagae
What is the family of Genista arizagae?
Fabaceae
What are the common names of Genista arizagae?
Arizona broom
Species in the Genista genus
Genista albida,
Genista subcapitata,
Genista legionensis,
Genista arbusensis,
Genista aucheri,
Genista balearica,
Genista burdurensis,
Genista cadasonensis,
Genista desoleana,
Genista fukarekiana,
Genista gasparrinii,
Genista hillebrandtii,
Genista involucrata,
Genista libanotica,
Genista maderensis,
Genista microphylla,
Genista mugronensis,
Genista paivae,
Genista sanabrensis,
Genista sandrasica,
Genista sardoa,
Genista spachiana,
Genista sulcitana,
Genista thyrrena,
Genista toluensis,
Genista versicolor,
Genista splendens,
Genista canariensis,
Genista stenopetala,
Genista majorica,
Genista depressa,
Genista tejedensis,
Genista compacta,
Genista sibirica,
Genista tenera,
Genista abchasica,
Genista cinerea,
Genista hirsuta,
Genista angustifolia,
Genista dracunculoides,
Genista flagellaris,
Genista humifusa,
Genista kolakowskyi,
Genista mingrelica,
Genista suanica,
Genista taurica,
Genista tetragona,
Genista verae,
Genista acanthoclada,
Genista anglica,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
S. Patino: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Patino' in the authors string.