Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
215305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lange

Source:
ildis

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn1865: 163 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214634

Common Names

  • Genista cinerascens
  • Ashy Broom
  • Ashy Genista

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Synonyms

  • Genista cinerea cinerascens (Lange) Nyman [valid]
  • Genista cinerea cinerascens (Lange) P.E.Gibbs [valid]

Description

Genista cinerascens (also called Ashy Genista, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has an upright habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and small, round, yellow-green fruits. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Genista cinerascens is used as a source of timber and firewood, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Genista cinerascens is a yellow, pea-like flower with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista cinerascens is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 4-5 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Genista cinerascens

Genista cinerascens can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Genista cinerascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista cinerascens?

Genista cinerascens

What is the growth habit of Genista cinerascens?

It is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3–1 m (1 ft 0 in–3 ft 3 in).

What is the natural habitat of Genista cinerascens?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal east to Turkey and Syria.

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