Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aucheri
ID:
186176

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 7 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185505

Common Names

  • Genista aucheri
  • Aucher's Broom
  • Aucheri Broom

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Synonyms

  • Genista cappadocica Spach [valid]
  • Genista inops Boiss. & Balansa [valid]
  • Genista jaubertii Spach [valid]

Description

Genista aucheri (also called Broom Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Genista aucheri is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Genista aucheri is yellow, and the seed is a small, black, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista aucheri is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be fertilized and watered regularly.

Where to Find Genista aucheri

Genista aucheri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, and Italy.

Genista aucheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista aucheri?

Genista aucheri

What is the common name of Genista aucheri?

Aucheri broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista aucheri?

It is found in dry and rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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