Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 4: 360 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213737
Common Names
- Genista fasselata
- Fasselata Broom
- Fassel Broom
Description
Genista fasselata (also called Fasselated Broom, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands. It has small, yellow flowers and grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Genista fasselata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Genista fasselata sub. crudelis (Meikle) Chrtek & B.Slavík
Genista fasselata sub. fasselata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Genista fasselata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Genista fasselata 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 fasselata
Genista fasselata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Genista fasselata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genista fasselata?
Genista fasselata
What is the common name of Genista fasselata?
Fasselated broom
What is the natural habitat of Genista fasselata?
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