Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vuralii
ID:
697361

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Duran & Dural

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn.40: 113 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696694



Common Names

  • Vuralii Genista
  • Vural's Genista
  • Vural's Broom


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Description

Genista vuralii (also called Vural's broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the Mediterranean region. It is a shrub growing to 1 m tall, with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista vuralii 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 vuralii

Genista vuralii is native to Turkey.

Genista vuralii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista vuralii?

Genista vuralii

What is the common name of Genista vuralii?

Vural's Broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista vuralii?

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

Ahmet Duran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Duran' in the authors string.
Hüseyin Dural: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dural' in the authors string.