Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
provincialis
ID:
1333943

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


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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.

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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.