Status:
valid
Authors:
Coulot, Rabaute & Rebuffel
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Centre-Ouest. Numero Special46: 715 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346397
Common Names
- Genista provincialis
- Provincial Broom
- Common Broom
Description
Genista provincialis (also called 'Provincial Genista', among many other common names) is a shrub native to temperate regions of Europe. It has bright green foliage and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Genista provincialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Genista provincialis has a bright yellow flower with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Genista provincialis is a slow-growing, terrestrial shrub found in dry regions of South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cultivation should be done in a warm, dry environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept slightly moist.
Where to Find Genista provincialis
Genista provincialis can be found in the south-east of Spain.
Genista provincialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genista provincialis?
Genista provincialis
What is the common name of Genista provincialis?
Genista
What type of plant is Genista provincialis?
Shrub
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
Pierre Coulot: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coulot' in the authors string.
Philippe Rabaute: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rabaute' in the authors string.
George Rebuffel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rebuffel' in the authors string.