Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ifniensis
ID:
214002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Caball.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bol. Real Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat.35: 322 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213331



Common Names

  • Genista ifniensis
  • Ifni Broom
  • Ifni Genista


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Synonyms

  • Genista ferox microphylla (Ball) Font Quer [valid]
  • Genista tamarrutii Caball. [valid]
  • Genista ifniensis tamarruti (Caball.) Raynaud [valid]
  • Genista ferox ifniensis (Caball.) Font Quer [valid]
  • Genista ferox microphylla Ball [valid]
  • Genista ferox tamarrutii (Caball.) Font Quer [valid]

Description

Genista ifniensis (also called Ifni 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 ifniensis 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 ifniensis has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small, light green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista ifniensis 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 ifniensis

Genista ifniensis is native to Morocco and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Genista ifniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista ifniensis?

Genista ifniensis

What is the common name of Genista ifniensis?

Ifni Broom

What is the habitat of Genista ifniensis?

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