Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagittalis
ID:
215267

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 710 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214596



Common Names

  • Genista sagittalis
  • Arrow-leaved Broom
  • Arrow-leaved Genista


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Synonyms

  • Pterospartum sagittale (L.) Willk. [valid]
  • Genistella sagittalis sagittalis [unknown]
  • Genistella sagittalis (L.) Gams [valid]
  • Chamaespartium sagittale (L.) P.E.Gibbs [deprecated]
  • Cytisus sagittalis W.D.J.Koch [valid]
  • Genista delphinensis Verl. [deprecated]
  • Telinaria sagittalis (L.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Saltzwedelia sagittalis (L.) G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Schreb. [valid]
  • Spartium sagittale (L.) Roth [valid]
  • Syspone sagittalis (L.) Griseb. [valid]
  • Euteline sagittalis (L.) Raf. [valid]
  • Chamaespartium sagittale (L.) P.E.Gibbs [valid]

Description

Genista sagittalis (also called Arrow 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 sagittalis is used as a source of timber and firewood, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Genista sagittalis sub. delphinensis (Verl.) Greuter
Genista sagittalis sub. undulata (Ern) Greuter
Genista sagittalis sub. sagittalis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista sagittalis has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista sagittalis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be pruned to shape in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Genista sagittalis

Genista sagittalis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Genista sagittalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista sagittalis?

Genista sagittalis

What is the common name of Genista sagittalis?

Arrow Broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista sagittalis?

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