Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prestameroi
ID:
1427645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elorza, Retamero, E.Miguel, Patino, Urrutia & Valencia

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber.71: 107 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443810



Common Names

  • Prestameroi Genista
  • Genista Prestameroi
  • Prestameroi Genista


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Description

Genista prestameroi (also called Prestamero 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 prestameroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of fuel and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Genista prestameroi are yellow in color and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista prestameroi 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 prestameroi

Genista prestameroi is native to Spain. It can be found in the provinces of Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, and Castilla y León.

Genista prestameroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista prestameroi?

Genista prestameroi

What is the common name of Genista prestameroi?

Prestamero's broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista prestameroi?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

Javier Elorza (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elorza' in the authors string.
S. Patino: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Patino' in the authors string.
Pello Urrutia (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urrutia' in the authors string.
Juan I. Valencia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valencia' in the authors string.