Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
186317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb & Berthel.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries3(2; 2): 42 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185646



Common Names

  • Gorse
  • Golden Gorse
  • Common Gorse


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Synonyms

  • Teline splendens (Webb & Berthel.) del Arco [valid]

Description

Genista splendens (also called Broom, among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright yellow flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Genista splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista splendens has small, bright yellow flowers that appear in late spring. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny coating. The seedlings are small and have thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista splendens is a small 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. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Genista splendens

Genista splendens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Genista splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista splendens?

Genista splendens

What is the common name of Genista splendens?

Shining Broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista splendens?

Genista splendens is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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

Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:496369-1: Based on the initial data import