Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humifusa
ID:
209637

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10, 2: 1157 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208966

Common Names

  • Genista humifusa
  • Humifusa Broom
  • Humifusa Genista

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Synonyms

  • Genista lipskyi Novopokr. & Schischk. [unknown]
  • Genista sachokiana A.I.Kuth. [valid]
  • Telinaria humifusa C.Presl [valid]
  • Genista commixta Spach [valid]
  • Genista humifusa lipskii Novopokr. & Schischk. [unknown]
  • Genista lipskii (Novopokr. & Schischk.) Novopokr. & Schischk. [valid]

Description

Genista humifusa (also called 'Prostrate Broom', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Genista humifusa is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small yellow flowers and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista humifusa has bright yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista humifusa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile medium and keep moist until germination. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place in a well-drained medium. Keep moist until roots form.

Where to Find Genista humifusa

Genista humifusa can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, the Altai, and the Tian Shan.

Genista humifusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista humifusa?

Genista humifusa

What is the common name of Genista humifusa?

Creeping broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista humifusa?

Open woodlands 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