Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brutia
ID:
697043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parl. ex Huter, Porta & Rigo

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Itin. Ital.)3: 182 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696376



Common Names

  • Genista brutia
  • Brutia Genista
  • Brutia Broom


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Synonyms

  • Genista anglica brutia (Parl. ex Huter, Porta & Rigo) Peruzzi & Bernardo [valid]

Description

Genista brutia (also called Brutia 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 brutia is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista brutia has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista brutia 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 brutia

Genista brutia is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Genista brutia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista brutia?

Genista brutia

What is the family of Genista brutia?

Fabaceae

What are the common names of Genista brutia?

Brutia 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

Pietro Porta (1832-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porta' in the authors string.
Rupert Huter (1834-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huter' in the authors string.
Gregorio Rigo (1841-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rigo' in the authors string.
Filippo Parlatore (1816-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parl.' in the authors string.