Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depressa
ID:
186422

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas., Suppl.: 460 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185751



Common Names

  • Depressed Broom
  • Depressed Genista
  • Depressed Spanish Broom


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Synonyms

  • Genista tinctoria decumbens Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Genista tinctoria depressa (M.Bieb.) P.E.Gibbs [valid]
  • Genista tinctoria depressa (M.Bieb.) Schmalh. [unknown]

Description

Genista depressa (also called Depressed Genista, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to Europe and typically grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Genista depressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Genista depressa sub. friwaldskyi (Boiss.) Hayek
Genista depressa sub. depressa
Genista depressa sub. moesiaca Velen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Genista depressa is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped bean. The seedling has a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista depressa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Genista depressa

Genista depressa can be found in the Iberian Peninsula, including in Spain and Portugal.

Genista depressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista depressa?

Genista depressa

What is the common name of Genista depressa?

Depressed Broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista depressa?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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