Chorizema cytisoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou26(I): 258 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188501
Common Names
- Climbing Flame Pea
- Climbing Cytisus
- Climbing Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chorizema cytisoides (also called Cytisus-like chorizema, among many other common names) is a small shrub with an upright habit and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chorizema cytisoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chorizema cytisoides are yellow, about 1 cm in diameter and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chorizema cytisoides is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Chorizema cytisoides
Chorizema cytisoides is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Chorizema cytisoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chorizema cytisoides?
Chorizema cytisoides
What is the common name of Chorizema cytisoides?
Cytisus-like Chorizema
What is the natural habitat of Chorizema cytisoides?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Chorizema genus
Chorizema cordatum, Chorizema trigonum, Chorizema glycinifolium, Chorizema genistoides, Chorizema diversifolium, Chorizema aciculare, Chorizema ilicifolium, Chorizema cytisoides, Chorizema rhombeum, Chorizema uncinatum, Chorizema parviflorum, Chorizema dicksonii, Chorizema nervosum, Chorizema reticulatum, Chorizema circinale, Chorizema humile, Chorizema nanum, Chorizema retrorsum, Chorizema rhynchotropis, Chorizema ulotropis, Chorizema carinatum, Chorizema obtusifolium, Chorizema racemosum, Chorizema spathulatum, Chorizema varium,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Chorizema cytisoides Turcz.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.