Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
187135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schischk.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS11: 389 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186464

Common Names

  • Genista compacta
  • Compact Broom
  • Compact Genista

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Description

Genista compacta (also called Compact Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Genista compacta is used as an insecticide and pesticide. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Genista compacta are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista compacta is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Genista compacta

Genista compacta is native to Europe. It can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Genista compacta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista compacta?

Genista compacta

What are the common names of Genista compacta?

Compact broom, dwarf broom

What is the natural habitat of Genista compacta?

It 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