Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corsica
ID:
214401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Loisel.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck & A.P.de Candolle, Fl. Franç., éd. 3, 6: 548 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213730



Common Names

  • Genista corsica
  • Corsican Broom
  • Corsica Broom


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Synonyms

  • Cytisanthus corsicus (Loisel.) P.Fourn. [valid]
  • Spartium corsicum Loisel. [valid]
  • Argelasia corsica (Loisel.) Fourr. [valid]
  • Corniola corsica (Loisel.) C.Presl [valid]

Description

Genista corsica (also called Corsican Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Genista corsica 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 corsica has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista corsica is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and kept moist until rooted.

Where to Find Genista corsica

Genista corsica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Genista corsica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista corsica?

Genista corsica

What is the common name of Genista corsica?

Corsican broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista corsica?

It is found in dry, rocky places

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jean-Louis-Auguste Loiseleur-Deslongchamps (1774-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loisel.' in the authors string.