Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gasparrinii
ID:
186185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guss.) C.Presl

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul.: xix (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185514



Common Names

  • Gasparrin Broom
  • Gasparrin Genista
  • Genista gasparrinii


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Synonyms

  • Spartium gasparinii Guss. [valid]

Description

Genista gasparrinii (also called Gasparrin Broom, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Spain, with small, bright yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Genista gasparrinii is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Genista gasparrinii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista gasparrinii 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 gasparrinii

Genista gasparrinii is native to the Balearic Islands.

Genista gasparrinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista gasparrinii?

Genista gasparrinii

What is the common name of Genista gasparrinii?

Gasparrinii broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista gasparrinii?

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

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:496056-1: Based on the initial data import