Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carpetana
ID:
213985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leresche ex Lange

Source:
ildis

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn1878: 237 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213314



Common Names

  • Genista carpetana
  • Carpet Broom
  • Carpet Genista


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Description

Genista carpetana (also called Carpet 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 carpetana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Genista carpetana sub. nociva (Pau & Font Quer) C.Vicioso & L
Genista carpetana sub. carpetana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista carpetana has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small, light green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista carpetana 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 carpetana

Genista carpetana is native to Spain and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Genista carpetana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista carpetana?

Genista carpetana

What is the common name of Genista carpetana?

Carpet Broom

What is the habitat of Genista carpetana?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats

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

Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.
Louis François Jules Rodolphe Leresche (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leresche' in the authors string.