Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuragica
ID:
1427637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bacch., Brullo & Giusso

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa449: 32 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443802



Common Names

  • Nuragica Genista
  • Genista Nuragica
  • Nuragica Genista


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Description

Genista nuragica (also called Nuragica Genista, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Spain. It grows to a height of 1–2 m and has trifoliate leaves with ovate leaflets. It is found in dry and moist deciduous forests, as well as in open scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Genista nuragica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a natural hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista nuragica has small, yellow flowers with red anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista nuragica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Genista nuragica

Genista nuragica is native to Italy. It can be found in the provinces of Sassari, Nuoro, and Cagliari.

Genista nuragica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista nuragica?

Genista nuragica

What is the common name of Genista nuragica?

Nuragic broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista nuragica?

Tropical rainforests

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.
Gianpietro Giusso (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giusso' in the authors string.
Gianluigi Bacchetta (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacch.' in the authors string.