Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dorycnifolia
ID:
214403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Font Quer

Source:
ildis

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Butl. Inst. Catalana Hist. Nat.20: 46 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213732

Common Names

  • Genista dorycnifolia
  • Dorycnifolia Broom
  • Spiny Broom

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Synonyms

  • Genista romanica (Prodan) Prodan [deprecated]
  • Genista grossii Font Quer [unknown]
  • Genista dorycnifolia grosii (Font Quer) Font Quer & Rothm. [valid]
  • Genista dorycnifolia grosii Font Quer [valid]
  • Genista numidica dorycnifolia (Font Quer) Colom [valid]
  • Genista numidica dorycnifolia (Font Quer) Knoche [valid]
  • Genista dorycnifolia grosii (Font Quer) Knoche [unknown]
  • Genista fasselata Font Quer [illegitimate]

Description

Genista dorycnifolia (also called Dorycnium-leaved 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 dorycnifolia 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 dorycnifolia 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 dorycnifolia 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 dorycnifolia

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

Genista dorycnifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista dorycnifolia?

Genista dorycnifolia

What is the common name of Genista dorycnifolia?

Dorycnium broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista dorycnifolia?

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