Genista cilentina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vals.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Boll. Soc. Sarda Sci. Nat.29: 255 (1992-1993 publ. 1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696390
Common Names
- Genista cilentina
- Cilentan Broom
- Genista Cilentina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Genista cilentina (also called Cilent Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Italy and is found in rocky areas and scrubland. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height with yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Genista cilentina 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 cilentina has yellow flowers, small, flattened, oval-shaped seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Genista cilentina is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils and can tolerate partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering in spring or summer.
Where to Find Genista cilentina
Genista cilentina is native to the Cilento region of Italy.
Genista cilentina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genista cilentina?
Genista cilentina
What is the common name of Genista cilentina?
Cilentan Broom
What is the family of Genista cilentina?
Fabaceae
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
Franca Valsecchi (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vals.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973520-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Genista cilentina Vals.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.