Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ephedroides
ID:
214406

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Mém. Légum.: 210 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213735



Common Names

  • Genista ephedroides
  • Ephedroides Broom
  • Ephedra Broom


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Synonyms

  • Cytisanthus ephedroides (DC.) Gams [valid]
  • Spartium gymnopterum Viv. [valid]
  • Spartium ephedroides Spreng. [valid]

Description

Genista ephedroides (also called Ephedra-like Broom, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands. It has small, yellow flowers and grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Genista ephedroides 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 ephedroides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista ephedroides 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 ephedroides

Genista ephedroides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Genista ephedroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista ephedroides?

Genista ephedroides

What is the common name of Genista ephedroides?

Ephedra broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista ephedroides?

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