Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
187674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
ildis

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot.1: 51 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187003



Common Names

  • Genista
  • Hairy Broom
  • Hairy Greenweed


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Synonyms

  • Genista erioclada sensu auct. [deprecated]

Description

Genista hirsuta (also called Hairy Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and up to 3 cm long. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant, and its fruits are pods containing several seeds. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Genista hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Genista hirsuta sub. erioclada (Spach) Raynaud
Genista hirsuta sub. lanuginosa (Spach) Rivas Mart.
Genista hirsuta var. silicicola Hidalgo-Triana & Pérez Lat.
Genista hirsuta sub. hirsuta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista hirsuta has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista hirsuta is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated from cuttings in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Genista hirsuta

Genista hirsuta can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and France.

Genista hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista hirsuta?

Genista hirsuta

What is the common name of Genista hirsuta?

Hairy greenweed

What is the family of Genista hirsuta?

Fabaceae

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