Status:
valid
Authors:
Klack.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 117: 453 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696135
Common Names
- Genianthus trullatus
- Trullate Genianthus
- Genianthus
Description
Genianthus trullatus (also called Yellow Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small evergreen shrub with bright yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Genianthus trullatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Genianthus trullatus are yellow and bell-shaped with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Genianthus trullatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Genianthus trullatus
Genianthus trullatus can be found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Genianthus trullatus FAQ
What is the common name of Genianthus trullatus?
Trull's Genianthus
What is the scientific name of Trull's Genianthus?
Genianthus trullatus
What is the natural habitat of Genianthus trullatus?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Genianthus genus
Genianthus aurantiacus,
Genianthus bicoronatus,
Genianthus crassifolius,
Genianthus ellipticus,
Genianthus hastatus,
Genianthus horei,
Genianthus macrophyllus,
Genianthus maingayi,
Genianthus nicobarensis,
Genianthus rectinervis,
Genianthus ridleyi,
Genianthus rufo-velutinus,
Genianthus siamicus,
Genianthus subpeltatus,
Genianthus trullatus,
Genianthus valvatus,
Genianthus blumei,
Genianthus micranthus,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,