Status:
valid
Authors:
Vals.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Boll. Soc. Sarda Sci. Nat.23: 306 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185626
Common Names
- Genista sardoa
- Sardoa's Broom
- Sardoa's Genista
Synonyms
- Genista acanthoclada sardoa (Bég. & Landi) Vals. [valid]
- Genista acanthoclada sardoa Bég. & Landi [unknown]
Description
Genista sardoa (also called Sardoa Genista, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Portugal. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Genista sardoa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Genista sardoa has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Genista sardoa can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plant in a well-drained soil mix in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Genista sardoa
Genista sardoa can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, in the Iberian Peninsula.
Genista sardoa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genista sardoa?
Genista sardoa
What type of plant is Genista sardoa?
Genista sardoa is a shrub
Where is Genista sardoa native to?
Genista sardoa is native to the Mediterranean region
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