Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferox
ID:
213995

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Dum.Cours.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cult.3: 458 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213324



Common Names

  • Genista ferox
  • Prickly Broom
  • Prickly Genista


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Synonyms

  • Lugaion ferox (Poir.) Raf. [valid]
  • Spartium heterophyllum L'Hér. [valid]
  • Spartium ferox Poir. [valid]
  • Corniola ferox (Poir.) K.Koch [valid]
  • Cytisus ferox Hoffmanns. [valid]
  • Genista charegia Coss. ex Batt. [valid]
  • Genista salditana Pomel [valid]
  • Genista ferox salditana (Pomel) Batt. [valid]
  • Genista ferox salditana (Pomel) Batt. [valid]

Description

Genista ferox (also called Prickly Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub native to western and central Europe, from the British Isles south to the Iberian Peninsula, and east to the Caucasus. It typically grows in dry, sunny locations, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Genista ferox 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 ferox has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small, light green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista ferox is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Genista ferox

Genista ferox is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Genista ferox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista ferox?

Genista ferox

What is the common name of Genista ferox?

Fierce Broom

What is the habitat of Genista ferox?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Georges Louis Marie Dumont de Courset (1746-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dum.Cours.' in the authors string.