Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mezzumarensis
ID:
1333946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coulot & Rabaute

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Centre-Ouest. Numero Special46: 786 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346400

Common Names

  • Genista mezzumarensis
  • Mezzumare Broom
  • Mezzumare Genista

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Description

Genista mezzumarensis (also called 'Mezzumarensis Genista', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, temperate forests, often growing in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Genista mezzumarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista mezzumarensis has small yellow flowers with yellow centers and long stamens. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista mezzumarensis is a slow-growing, terrestrial shrub found in dry regions of South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cultivation should be done in a warm, dry environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept slightly moist.

Where to Find Genista mezzumarensis

Genista mezzumarensis can be found in the south-east of Italy.

Genista mezzumarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista mezzumarensis?

Genista mezzumarensis

What is the common name of Genista mezzumarensis?

Genista

What type of plant is Genista mezzumarensis?

Shrub

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

Pierre Coulot: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coulot' in the authors string.
Philippe Rabaute: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rabaute' in the authors string.