Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tribracteolata
ID:
215299

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Webb) Pau

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Mem. Mus. Ci. Nat. Barcelona, Ser. Bot.1(1): 35 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214628



Common Names

  • Genista tribracteolata
  • Three-bracted Broom
  • Three-bracted Genista


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Synonyms

  • Cytisus tribracteolatus Webb [valid]
  • Teline tribracteolata (Webb) Talavera & P.E.Gibbs [valid]

Description

Genista tribracteolata (also called Three-bracted Genista, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are small and narrow.

Uses & Benefits

Genista tribracteolata is used as a source of timber and firewood, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Genista tribracteolata is a yellow, pea-like flower with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista tribracteolata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 4-5 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Genista tribracteolata

Genista tribracteolata can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Genista tribracteolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista tribracteolata?

Genista tribracteolata

What is the common name of Genista tribracteolata?

Toothed Broom

What is the habitat of Genista tribracteolata?

It is found in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and shrublands.

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

Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:496418-1: Based on the initial data import