Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albida
ID:
164446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 3: 942 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163775

Common Names

  • White Broom
  • White Gorse
  • Spanish Gorse

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Synonyms

  • Telinaria albida C.Presl [valid]
  • Genista armeniaca Spach [valid]
  • Genista godetii Spach [valid]
  • Genista juzepczukii Tzvelev [valid]
  • Genista scythica Pacz. [valid]
  • Genista montbretii Spach [valid]
  • Genista pestalozzae Boiss. [valid]
  • Genista pulverulenta Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [valid]
  • Genista tomentella Boiss. & Noë [valid]
  • Genista pilosa Ledeb. [illegitimate]

Description

Genista albida (also called White broom, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western Europe. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and has small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Genista albida is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for hedging and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista albida has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista albida is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Genista albida

Genista albida can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa.

Genista albida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista albida?

Genista albida

What is the common name of Genista albida?

White Broom

What is the habitat of Genista albida?

Genista albida is found in dry, sandy soils, heaths, and open woodlands.

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