Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spartioides
ID:
214037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spach

Source:
ildis

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 3, 2: 243 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213366



Common Names

  • Spartium Broom
  • Spartium Caper Spurge
  • Caper Spurge


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Synonyms

  • Genista spartioides spartioides [unknown]
  • Genista spartioides retamoides (Spach) Maire [valid]
  • Genista retamoides Coss. [unknown]
  • Genista cossoniana Batt. [valid]
  • Genista macrobotrys (Maire & Sennen) Sennen [valid]
  • Genista mauritiana Pau & Sennen [invalid]
  • Genista palmiformis (Sennen & Mauricio ex Maire) Maire & Sennen [valid]
  • Genista retamoides palmiformis Sennen & Mauricio ex Maire [unknown]
  • Genista retamoides Spach [unknown]
  • Genista millaniae Caball. [valid]
  • Genista spartioides cossoniana (Batt.) Maire [valid]
  • Genista spartioides macrobotrys (Maire & Sennen) Maire [valid]
  • Genista spartioides malacitanus Maire [valid]
  • Genista spartioides mauritiana (Maire) Maire [valid]
  • Genista spartioides millanii (Caball.) Maire [valid]
  • Genista spartioides palmiformis (Sennen & Mauricio ex Maire) Maire [valid]
  • Genista spartioides pomariensis Maire [valid]
  • Genista retamoides macrobotrys Maire & Sennen [unknown]
  • Genista retamoides mauritiana Maire [unknown]

Description

Genista spartioides (also called Genista, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the Mediterranean region. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters tall. It is found in dry forests and scrublands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Genista spartioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Genista spartioides sub. retamoides (Spach ex Cosson) Rivas Mart. & Cantó

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista spartioides has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small, light green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista spartioides is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Genista spartioides

Genista spartioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Genista spartioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista spartioides?

Genista spartioides

What type of plant is Genista spartioides?

It is a shrub

Where is Genista spartioides native to?

It 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