Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovina
ID:
749989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bacch., Brullo & Feoli Chiapella

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon21: 15 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749322



Common Names

  • Genista ovina
  • Woolly Broom
  • Sheep's Broom


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Description

Genista ovina (also called Sheep's-bit, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Genista ovina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista ovina has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista ovina is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Genista ovina

Genista ovina is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Genista ovina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista ovina?

Genista ovina

What is the family of Genista ovina?

Fabaceae

What is the natural habitat of Genista ovina?

Grasslands

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.
Gianluigi Bacchetta (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacch.' in the authors string.
Laura Feoli Chiapella (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feoli Chiapella' in the authors string.