Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
demarcoi
ID:
697087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brullo, Scelsi & Siracusa

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit.3: 304 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696420

Common Names

  • De Marco's Broom
  • Gorse
  • Common Broom

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Description

Genista demarcoi (also called De Marco's Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Spain and is found in rocky areas and scrubland. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height with yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Genista demarcoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Genista demarcoi has yellow flowers, small, flattened, oval-shaped seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Genista demarcoi is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring.

Where to Find Genista demarcoi

Genista demarcoi is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Genista demarcoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Genista demarcoi?

Genista demarcoi

What is the family of Genista demarcoi?

Fabaceae

What are the common names of Genista demarcoi?

DeMarco's broom

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

Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Fabrizio Scelsi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scelsi' in the authors string.
Giuseppe Siracusa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siracusa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973616-1: Based on the initial data import