Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monspessulana
ID:
214013

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb.3: 98 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213342



Common Names

  • Genista monspessulana
  • Montpellier Broom
  • Montpellier Genista


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Synonyms

  • Cytisus kunzeanus Willk. [valid]
  • Cytisus candicans (L.) DC. [unknown]
  • Teline monospessulana (L.) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Teline monspessulana (L.) K.Koch [valid]
  • Cytisus monspessulanus L. [valid]
  • Genista candicans L. [valid]
  • Cytisus candicans (L.) Lam. [valid]
  • Teline candicans (L.) Medik. [valid]
  • Teline medicagioides Medik. [valid]
  • Telinaria candicans (L.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Avornela candicans (L.) Raf. [valid]
  • Cytisus syriacus Boiss. [valid]
  • Genista eriocarpa Kunze [valid]
  • Genista syriaca (Boiss. & Blanche) Boiss. & Blanche [valid]
  • Teline eriocarpa (Kunze) K.Koch [valid]
  • Genista monspessulana colmeiroi (Willk.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [valid]
  • Cytisus candicans eriocarpus (Kunze) Ceballos & C.Vicioso [valid]
  • Cytisus candicans kunzeanus (Willk.) Pérez Lara [valid]
  • Cytisus candicans subspicata (Webb & Berthel.) Pit. & Proust [valid]
  • Cytisus candicans umbellata Pit. & Proust [valid]
  • Cytisus kunzeanus tangerinus (Pau) Font Quer [valid]
  • Cytisus monspessulanus burnatii Briq. [valid]
  • Cytisus monspessulanus cinerascens Briq. [valid]
  • Cytisus monspessulanus colmeiroi (Willk.) Briq. [valid]
  • Cytisus monspessulanus eriocarpus (Kunze) Pau [valid]
  • Cytisus monspessulanus kunzeanus (Willk.) Briq. [valid]
  • Cytisus monspessulanus subspicatus (Webb & Berthel.) Briq. [valid]
  • Cytisus monspessulanus syriacus (Boiss. & Blanche) Briq. [valid]
  • Cytisus monspessulanus tangerinus Pau [valid]
  • Cytisus monspessulanus umbellatus Briq. [valid]
  • Genista candicans colmeiroi (Willk.) Rouy [valid]
  • Genista candicans eriocarpa (Kunze) Pau [valid]
  • Teline candicans subspicata Webb & Berthel. [valid]
  • Teline candicans umbellata Webb & Berthel. [invalid]
  • Cytisus candicans colmeiroi Willk. [unknown]
  • Cytisus pubescens Moench [unknown]

Description

Genista monspessulana (also called Montpellier 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 monspessulana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista monspessulana has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small, light green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista monspessulana 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 monspessulana

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

Genista monspessulana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista monspessulana?

Genista monspessulana

What is the common name of Genista monspessulana?

Montpellier Broom

What is the habitat of Genista monspessulana?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.