Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
186194

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 146 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185523



Common Names

  • Genista microphylla
  • Small-leaved Broom
  • Microphylla Broom


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Synonyms

  • Teline microphylla (DC.) P.E.Gibbs & Dingwall [valid]
  • Corniola microphylla (DC.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Cytisus microphyllus Link [valid]
  • Teline microphylla rosmarinoides G.Kunkel [valid]

Description

Genista microphylla (also called Small-leaved Broom, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Spain, with small, bright yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Genista microphylla is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista microphylla has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista microphylla is a species of evergreen shrub native to Madeira. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Genista microphylla

Genista microphylla is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in the region.

Genista microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista microphylla?

Genista microphylla

What is the common name of Genista microphylla?

Microphylla broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista microphylla?

It is found in dry and rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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