Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bocchierii
ID:
749990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bacch., Brullo & Feoli Chiapella

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon21: 7 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749323

Common Names

  • Genista bocchierii
  • Bocchier's Broom
  • Broom Broom

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Description

Genista bocchierii (also called Bocchieri's Broom, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Italy and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Genista bocchierii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista bocchierii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista bocchierii is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Genista bocchierii

Genista bocchierii is native to Italy and can be found in the Apennine Mountains.

Genista bocchierii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista bocchierii?

Genista bocchierii

What is the family of Genista bocchierii?

Fabaceae

What is the natural habitat of Genista bocchierii?

Grasslands

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

Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Gianluigi Bacchetta (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacch.' in the authors string.
Laura Feoli Chiapella (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feoli Chiapella' in the authors string.