Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carinalis
ID:
214400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel.1: 3 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213729

Common Names

  • Genista carinalis
  • Carinalis Broom
  • Carinal Broom

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Synonyms

  • Genista gracilis Spach [illegitimate]
  • Genista incerta Friv. ex Griseb. [valid]
  • Genista ottomanica Formánek [valid]
  • Genista micrantha Friv. ex Griseb. [invalid]

Description

Genista carinalis (also called Carinal Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Genista carinalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista carinalis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista carinalis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and kept moist until rooted.

Where to Find Genista carinalis

Genista carinalis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Genista carinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista carinalis?

Genista carinalis

What is the common name of Genista carinalis?

Carinal broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista carinalis?

It is found in dry, rocky places

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