Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sibirica
ID:
187140

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl.2: 571 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186469



Common Names

  • Siberian Genista
  • Siberian Broom
  • Genista Sibirica


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Synonyms

  • Genista borysthenica Kotov [valid]
  • Corniola sibirica (L.) Medik. [valid]
  • Genista borysthenica tenuis Kotov [valid]

Description

Genista sibirica (also called Siberian Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Siberia and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Genista sibirica is used as an insecticide and pesticide. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Genista sibirica are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista sibirica is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the shrub is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Genista sibirica

Genista sibirica is native to Europe. It can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Genista sibirica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista sibirica?

Genista sibirica

What are the common names of Genista sibirica?

Siberian broom, Siberian laburnum

What is the natural habitat of Genista sibirica?

It is native to Siberia

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