Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
leiocarpus
ID:
214330

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Kern.) Rothm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.53: 144 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213659

Common Names

  • Chamaecytisus leiocarpus
  • Smooth-fruited Broom
  • Broom Cytisus

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Synonyms

  • Cytisus hirsutus leiocarpus (A.Kern.) Briq. [valid]
  • Cytisus leiocarpus A.Kern. [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus leiocarpus subleiocarpus (Simonk.) Diklic [valid]
  • Cytisus subleiocarpus Simonk. [invalid]
  • Cytisus hirsutus subleiocarpus (Simonk.) Briq. [valid]
  • Cytisus leiocarpus subleiocarpus Simonk. [valid]

Description

Chamaecytisus leiocarpus (also called Leiocarpus Broom, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Central Europe. It has a rounded form with small leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows, steppes and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecytisus leiocarpus is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a food source. It is also used for its medicinal properties and for its fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecytisus leiocarpus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm, with four petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecytisus leiocarpus is a deciduous shrub, native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Chamaecytisus leiocarpus

Chamaecytisus leiocarpus can be found in Turkey and Syria.

Chamaecytisus leiocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus leiocarpus?

Chamaecytisus leiocarpus

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus leiocarpus?

Smooth Broom

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecytisus leiocarpus?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Species in the Chamaecytisus genus

Chamaecytisus cassius, Chamaecytisus drepanolobus, Chamaecytisus triflorus, Chamaecytisus frivaldszkyanus, Chamaecytisus elongatus, Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii, Chamaecytisus pineticola, Chamaecytisus wulffii, Chamaecytisus pulvinatus, Chamaecytisus austriacus, Chamaecytisus banaticus, Chamaecytisus borysthenicus, Chamaecytisus danubialis, Chamaecytisus eriocarpus, Chamaecytisus heuffelii, Chamaecytisus hirsutus, Chamaecytisus jankae, Chamaecytisus kovacevii, Chamaecytisus leiocarpus, Chamaecytisus lindemannii, Chamaecytisus litwinowii, Chamaecytisus nejceffii, Chamaecytisus paczoskii, Chamaecytisus podolicus, Chamaecytisus purpureus, Chamaecytisus pygmaeus, Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis, Chamaecytisus rochelii, Chamaecytisus ruthenicus, Chamaecytisus skrobiszewskii, Chamaecytisus spinescens, Chamaecytisus supinus, Chamaecytisus tommasinii, Chamaecytisus zingeri, Chamaecytisus virescens, Chamaecytisus calcareus, Chamaecytisus frivaldszkyanus, Chamaecytisus proteus, Chamaecytisus pseudorochelii, Chamaecytisus prolifer, Chamaecytisus ponomarjovii, Chamaecytisus albus, Chamaecytisus mollis, Chamaecytisus korabensis, Chamaecytisus pseudojankae,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
Anton Kerner von Marilaun (1831-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Kern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:485966-1: Based on the initial data import