Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tridens
ID:
214049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 148 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213378



Common Names

  • Three-pronged Broom
  • Three-pronged Caper Spurge
  • Caper Spurge


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Synonyms

  • Spartium tridens Cav. [valid]
  • Genista triacanthos tridens (Cav.) Maire [valid]
  • Genista triacanthos tridens (Cav.) Pau [valid]

Description

Genista tridens (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 tridens 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Genista tridens sub. juniperina (Ball) Talavera & P.E.Gibbs
Genista tridens sub. tridens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista tridens 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 tridens 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 tridens

Genista tridens can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Genista tridens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista tridens?

Genista tridens

What type of plant is Genista tridens?

It is a shrub

Where is Genista tridens 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

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.