Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sandrasica
ID:
186296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hartvig & Å.Strid

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.108: 328 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185625

Common Names

  • Genista sandrasica
  • Sandra's Broom
  • Sandra's Genista

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Description

Genista sandrasica (also called Sandra's Genista, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Portugal. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Genista sandrasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista sandrasica has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista sandrasica can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plant in a well-drained soil mix in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Genista sandrasica

Genista sandrasica can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, in the Iberian Peninsula.

Genista sandrasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista sandrasica?

Genista sandrasica

What type of plant is Genista sandrasica?

Genista sandrasica is a shrub

Where is Genista sandrasica native to?

Genista sandrasica is native to 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

Per Hartvig (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartvig' in the authors string.
Åke Strid (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Å.Strid' in the authors string.