Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hassertiana
ID:
214412

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bald.) Buchegger

Source:
ildis

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z.62: 461 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213741

Common Names

  • Genista hassertiana
  • Hassertiana Broom
  • Hassert Broom

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Synonyms

  • Cytisanthus hassertianus (Bald.) Gams [valid]
  • Genista holopetala hassertiana Bald. [unknown]

Description

Genista hassertiana (also called Hassert's Broom, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 2 meters and has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Genista hassertiana 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 hassertiana sub. hassertiana
Genista hassertiana sub. glabrata (Markgr.) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista hassertiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista hassertiana 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 hassertiana

Genista hassertiana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Genista hassertiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista hassertiana?

Genista hassertiana

What is the common name of Genista hassertiana?

Hassert's Broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista hassertiana?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes and scrubland

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

Antonio Baldacci (1867-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bald.' in the authors string.
Josef Buchegger (b.1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchegger' in the authors string.