Status:
valid
Authors:
Juz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.14: 13 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208995
Common Names
- Verae Genista
- Verae Broom
- Verae Gorse
Description
Genista verae (also called 'Verae Broom', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Genista verae is a flowering shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a windbreak, as well as for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Genista verae has bright yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Genista verae is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-3 months. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be rooted in a cold frame. It can be grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Genista verae
Genista verae can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, the Altai, and the Tian Shan.
Genista verae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genista verae?
Genista verae
What is the common name of Genista verae?
Ver's Broom
What is the family of Genista verae?
Fabaceae
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