Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lydia
ID:
214419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 8 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213748



Common Names

  • Genista lydia
  • Lydia Broom
  • Lydian Broom


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Synonyms

  • Genista lydia antiochia (Boiss.) P.E.Gibbs [unknown]
  • Genista antiochia Boiss. [valid]
  • Genista lydia lydia [unknown]
  • Genista rumelica Velen. [valid]
  • Corniola pontica (Spach) K.Koch [valid]
  • Genista caespitosa K.Koch [valid]
  • Genista leptophylla Spach [valid]
  • Genista transsilvanica Schur [valid]
  • Genista lydia rumelica (Velen.) Bornm. [valid]
  • Genista patula antiochia (Boiss.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Genista lamprophylla Spach [valid]
  • Genista lydia antiochia (Boiss.) Ponert [valid]
  • Genista januensis lydia (Boiss.) Kit Tan & Ziel. [valid]
  • Genista lydia antalayaensis Ponert [valid]
  • Genista lydia rumelica (Velen.) Ponert [valid]
  • Genista pontica Spach [unknown]
  • Genista triangularis Baumg. [illegitimate]

Description

Genista lydia (also called Lydia Broom, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. 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 lydia 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 lydia 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 lydia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Genista lydia

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

Genista lydia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista lydia?

Genista lydia

What is the common name of Genista lydia?

Lydia's Broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista lydia?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes and scrubland

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