Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valsecchiae
ID:
697352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brullo & De Marco

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol.200: 275 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696685



Common Names

  • Valsecchiae Genista
  • Valsecchiae Broom
  • Valsecchiae Spurge


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Description

Genista valsecchiae (also called Valsecchi's Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small shrub, up to 1 m tall, with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Genista valsecchiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista valsecchiae has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista valsecchiae is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. Layering can be done in late summer or early fall as well.

Where to Find Genista valsecchiae

Genista valsecchiae is native to Italy.

Genista valsecchiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista valsecchiae?

Genista valsecchiae

What is the common name of Genista valsecchiae?

Valsecchia's Broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista valsecchiae?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

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

Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Giovanni De Marco (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Marco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:989056-1: Based on the initial data import