Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maderensis
ID:
186191

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Webb & Berthel.) Lowe

Source:
ildis

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. Madeira1: 123 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185520

Common Names

  • Genista maderensis
  • Madeiran Broom
  • Maderensis Broom

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Synonyms

  • Cytisus maderensis Masf [valid]
  • Teline maderensis Webb & Berthel. [valid]

Description

Genista maderensis (also called Madeira Broom, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Madeira, with small, bright yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Genista maderensis is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista maderensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista maderensis is a species of evergreen shrub native to Madeira. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Genista maderensis

Genista maderensis is native to the Madeira Islands.

Genista maderensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista maderensis?

Genista maderensis

What is the common name of Genista maderensis?

Maderensis broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista maderensis?

It is found in dry and rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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

Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.
Richard Thomas Lowe (1802-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowe' in the authors string.