Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspalathoides
ID:
213982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Encycl.2: 620 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213311



Common Names

  • Genista aspalathoides
  • Dyer's Broom
  • Dyer's Genista


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Synonyms

  • Telinaria aspalathoides C.Presl [valid]
  • Spartium aspalatoides (Lam.) Desf. [valid]
  • Cytisus aspalathoides Spreng. [valid]
  • Genista gymnoptera Duby ex Nyman [valid]
  • Genista umbellata Salzm. ex DC. [invalid]

Description

Genista aspalathoides (also called Aspalathoides Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub native to western and central Europe, from the British Isles south to the Iberian Peninsula, and east to the Caucasus. It typically grows in dry, sunny locations, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Genista aspalathoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista aspalathoides's flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista aspalathoides is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Genista aspalathoides

Genista aspalathoides is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, and Morocco.

Genista aspalathoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista aspalathoides?

Genista aspalathoides

What is the common name of Genista aspalathoides?

Aspalathoides Broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista aspalathoides?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

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