Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
214440

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 710 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213769



Common Names

  • Dyer's Greenweed
  • Dyer's Broom
  • Dyer's Genista


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Synonyms

  • Genista tinctoria campestris (Janka) Morariu [unknown]
  • Cytisus tinctoria (L.) Vis. [unknown]
  • Genistoides tinctoria (L.) Moench [valid]
  • Genista perreymondii Loisel. [unknown]
  • Genista alpestris Bertol. [unknown]
  • Spartium tinctorium Roth [valid]
  • Corniola tinctoria (L.) Medik. [valid]
  • Cytisus tinctorius Vis. [valid]
  • Genista tenorii G.Don [unknown]
  • Genista tinctoria elata Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]

Description

Genista tinctoria (also called Dyer's Greenweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is a shrub that typically grows up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall, with yellow flowers. It is native to western and central Europe, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grassland, scrub, and woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Genista tinctoria is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Genista tinctoria sub. littoralis (Corb.) Rothm.
Genista tinctoria sub. oligosperma (Andrae) Soó
Genista tinctoria sub. tinctoria
Genista tinctoria sub. insubrica (Brügger) Pignatti
Genista tinctoria sub. oligosperma Soó
Genista tinctoria sub. ovata (Waldst. & Kir.) Arcang.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista tinctoria has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista tinctoria is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with a well-drained soil. Once established, Genista tinctoria requires little maintenance and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Genista tinctoria

Genista tinctoria is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Genista tinctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista tinctoria?

Genista tinctoria

What is the common name of Genista tinctoria?

Dyer's Greenweed

What is the natural habitat of Genista tinctoria?

Woodlands, hedgerows, and scrubland

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