Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
germanica
ID:
214409

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 710 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213738



Common Names

  • Genista germanica
  • German Broom
  • Common Broom


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Synonyms

  • Genista spinosa Gilib. [invalid]
  • Cytisus germanica (L.) Vis. [unknown]
  • Scorpius spinosa (Gilib.) Moench [unknown]
  • Voglera germanica (L.) Fourr. [valid]
  • Voglera spinosa (Gilib.) Gaertn. [valid]
  • Genista heteroacantha Schloss. & Vuk. [valid]
  • Lissera germanica (L.) Fourr. [valid]
  • Scorpius spinosus Moench [valid]
  • Scorpius clusii Moench [valid]
  • Spartium humile Salisb. [valid]
  • Cytisus germanicus Vis. [valid]
  • Cytisus heterocanthus Vuk. [valid]
  • Euteline germanica (L.) Raf. [valid]
  • Genista inermis Pančić [unknown]
  • Genista kochii Rouy [valid]
  • Genista villosa Lam. [valid]
  • Genista macrotropis Pancic [valid]
  • Genista germanica humilis Bolzon [valid]
  • Genista germanica inermis W.D.J.Koch [valid]
  • Genista germanica insubrica R.Keller [valid]

Description

Genista germanica (also called German Broom, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It grows to a height of up to 2 meters and has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Genista germanica 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 germanica 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 germanica 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 germanica

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

Genista germanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista germanica?

Genista germanica

What is the common name of Genista germanica?

German broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista germanica?

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