Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
215287

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 145 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214616



Common Names

  • Genista patens
  • Spreading Broom
  • Spreading Genista


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Synonyms

  • Cytisus heterochrous Webb ex Willk. & Lange [valid]
  • Teline patens (DC.) Talavera & P.E.Gibbs [valid]
  • Spartium ellipticum Willd. ex Spreng. [valid]
  • Genista elliptica (Willd. ex Spreng.) Steud. [valid]
  • Cytisus patens oxycarpa Pau [unknown]
  • Cytisus mutabilis Loscos [unknown]

Description

Genista patens (also called Spreading Genista, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are small and narrow.

Uses & Benefits

Genista patens is used as a source of timber and firewood, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Genista patens is a yellow, pea-like flower with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista patens is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 4-5 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Genista patens

Genista patens can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Genista patens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista patens?

Genista patens

What is the common name of Genista patens?

Spreading Broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista patens?

Woodlands and scrubland in Europe

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