Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tricuspidata
ID:
214047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant.2: 138 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213376



Common Names

  • Three-toothed Broom
  • Three-toothed Caper Spurge
  • Caper Spurge


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Synonyms

  • Genista lucida Cambess. [valid]
  • Spartium tricuspidatum (Desf.) Cav. [valid]
  • Corniola lucida (Cambess.) K.Koch [valid]
  • Genista barbara Munby [valid]
  • Genista caballeroi Pau ex Caball. [unknown]
  • Genista cirtensis Pomel [valid]
  • Genista crebrispina Pomel [valid]
  • Genista echinata Sennen [valid]
  • Genista longirostrata Sennen [valid]
  • Genista mogadorensis Pau [unknown]
  • Genista pomelii Marès & Vigin. [valid]
  • Genista sennenii Font Quer ex Sennen [unknown]
  • Genista tricuspidata sparsiflora (Ball) Maire [unknown]
  • Genista tricuspidata sparsiflora Ball [unknown]
  • Genista tricuspidata caballeroi (Pau) Raynaud [valid]
  • Genista duriaei mauritii Sennen [valid]
  • Genista tricuspidata cirtensis (Pomel) Batt. [valid]
  • Genista tricuspidata crebrispina (Pomel) Batt. [valid]
  • Genista tricuspidata longirostrata Maire [valid]
  • Genista tricuspidata microcarpa Batt. [valid]
  • Genista tricuspidata mogadorensis (Pau) Maire [valid]
  • Genista tricuspidata sennenii Maire [valid]
  • Genista tricuspidata stipulacea Faure & Maire [valid]
  • Genista tricuspidata villosa Sennen [valid]
  • Genista tricuspidata virescens Pomel [valid]
  • Genista duriaei sanctorum Sennen & Mauricio [unknown]
  • Genista tricuspidata vilosissima Faure & Maire [unknown]
  • Genista tricuspidata lucida (Cambess.) O.Bolòs & Molin. [unknown]
  • Genista tricuspidata caballeroi (Pau) Maire [unknown]

Description

Genista tricuspidata (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 tricuspidata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista tricuspidata has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista tricuspidata is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Genista tricuspidata

Genista tricuspidata can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Genista tricuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista tricuspidata?

Genista tricuspidata

What type of plant is Genista tricuspidata?

It is a shrub

Where is Genista tricuspidata 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