Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephala
ID:
214011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Durieu

Source:
ildis

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 4, 4: 248 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213340



Common Names

  • Genista microcephala
  • Small-headed Broom
  • Small-headed Genista


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Synonyms

  • Genista tripolitana Bornm. [valid]
  • Genista microcephala tripolitana (Bornm.) Maire [valid]
  • Genista microcephala tunetana Coss. [valid]

Description

Genista microcephala (also called Small-headed 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 microcephala 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 microcephala has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small, light green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista microcephala is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained rooting mix.

Where to Find Genista microcephala

Genista microcephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Genista microcephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista microcephala?

Genista microcephala

What is the common name of Genista microcephala?

Small-headed Broom

What is the habitat of Genista microcephala?

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

References

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.