Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenera
ID:
187513

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq. ex Murray) Kuntze

Source:
ildis

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl.1: 190 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186842

Common Names

  • Genista tenera
  • Tender Genista
  • Genista

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Synonyms

  • Cytisus congestus Ball [valid]
  • Teline congesta (Willd.) Webb & Berthel. [valid]
  • Telinaria virgata (Aiton) C.Presl [valid]
  • Telinaria congesta (Willd.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Spartium virgatum Aiton [valid]
  • Spartium congestum Willd. [valid]
  • Cytisus virgatus Link [illegitimate]
  • Cytisus virgatus Vuk. [illegitimate]
  • Galactia tenera Kuntze [valid]
  • Genista congesta (Willd.) Poir. [valid]
  • Genista gracilis Poir. [valid]
  • Cytisus tener Jacq. [unknown]
  • Cytisus tener Jacq. ex Murray [unknown]
  • Genista microphylla Webb & Berthel. [illegitimate]
  • Genista virgata (Aiton) Link [illegitimate]

Description

Genista tenera (also called Slender Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Genista tenera is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Genista tenera var. sericea Kuntze

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista tenera has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista tenera is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Genista tenera

Genista tenera can be found in the dry forests of Europe.

Genista tenera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista tenera?

Genista tenera

What is the common name of Genista tenera?

Tenera

What is the natural habitat of Genista tenera?

Dry open forests and woodlands

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

Johan Andreas Murray (1740-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murray' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.