Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispanica
ID:
214413

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 711 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213742

Common Names

  • Genista hispanica
  • Spanish Broom
  • Hispanica Broom

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Synonyms

  • Lissera hispanica (L.) Fourr. [valid]
  • Telinaria hispanica C.Presl [valid]
  • Ulex hispanicus auct. [unknown]
  • Voglera hispanica Fourr. [valid]
  • Spartium hispanicum Spreng. [valid]

Description

Genista hispanica (also called Spanish 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 hispanica 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 hispanica sub. hispanica
Genista hispanica sub. occidentalis Rouy

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista hispanica 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 hispanica 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 hispanica

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

Genista hispanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista hispanica?

Genista hispanica

What is the common name of Genista hispanica?

Spanish Broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista hispanica?

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