Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flagellaris
ID:
209627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sommier & Levier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada16: 109 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208956



Common Names

  • Genista flagellaris
  • Flagellaris Broom
  • Flagellaris Genista


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Description

Genista flagellaris (also called 'Whiplash Broom', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Genista flagellaris is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small white flowers and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista flagellaris has yellow flowers with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista flagellaris is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile medium and keep moist until germination. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place in a well-drained medium. Keep moist until roots form.

Where to Find Genista flagellaris

Genista flagellaris can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in the mountains of Central Asia.

Genista flagellaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista flagellaris?

Genista flagellaris

What is the common name of Genista flagellaris?

Whipcord broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista flagellaris?

Open woodlands and scrubland

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

Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.