Genista artwinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schischk.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS11: 390 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696356
Common Names
- Genista artwinensis
- Artwinensis Genista
- Artwinensis Broom
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Genista artwinensis (also called Artwin's 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
Genista artwinensis 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 artwinensis 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Genista artwinensis 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 artwinensis
Genista artwinensis is native to the Canary Islands.
Genista artwinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genista artwinensis?
Genista artwinensis
What is the family of Genista artwinensis?
Fabaceae
What are the common names of Genista artwinensis?
Artwin's 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
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:495902-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Genista artwinensis Schischk.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.