Genista sulcitana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vals.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Boll. Soc. Sarda Sci. Nat.25: 193 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185630
Common Names
- Genista sulcitana
- Sulcata Broom
- Sulcata Gorse
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Genista sulcitana (also called Sulcita 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 sulcitana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Genista sulcitana 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Genista sulcitana 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 sulcitana
Genista sulcitana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, in the Iberian Peninsula.
Genista sulcitana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genista sulcitana?
Genista sulcitana
What type of plant is Genista sulcitana?
Genista sulcitana is a shrub
Where is Genista sulcitana native to?
Genista sulcitana 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
References
Franca Valsecchi (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vals.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Genista sulcitana Vals.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.