Genista desoleana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vals.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Boll. Soc. Sarda Sci. Nat.25: 143 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185512
Common Names
- Desole Broom
- Desole Genista
- Genista desoleana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Genista desoleana (also called Desole Broom, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Turkey, with small, bright yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Genista desoleana is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Genista desoleana sub. desoleanaGenista desoleana sub. martellii Bacch., Brullo & Giusso
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Genista desoleana is yellow, and the seed is a small, black, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Genista desoleana is a species of evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Genista desoleana
Genista desoleana is native to the Canary Islands.
Genista desoleana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genista desoleana?
Genista desoleana
What is the common name of Genista desoleana?
Desoleana broom
What is the natural habitat of Genista desoleana?
It is found in dry and rocky areas in the Mediterranean region
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Genista desoleana Vals.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.