Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
749986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bacch., Brullo & Feoli Chiapella

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon21: 13 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749319



Common Names

  • Genista Insularis
  • Insularis Genista
  • Insularis


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Description

Genista insularis (also called Island Broom, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Genista insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Genista insularis sub. fodinae Bacch., Brullo & Feoli Chiapella
Genista insularis sub. insularis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista insularis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista insularis is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or seeds. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Genista insularis

Genista insularis is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the subtropical forests of the islands.

Genista insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista insularis?

Genista insularis

What is the family of Genista insularis?

Fabaceae

What is the natural habitat of Genista insularis?

Grasslands

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

Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Gianluigi Bacchetta (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacch.' in the authors string.
Laura Feoli Chiapella (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feoli Chiapella' in the authors string.