Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cytisoides
ID:
581512

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.J.Bergius) Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 191 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580844



Common Names

  • Cytisoides Cypress
  • Cytisoides Redwood
  • Cytisoides Tree


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Synonyms

  • Lebeckia cytisoides (P.J.Bergius) Thunb. [valid]
  • Lebeckia capensis (L.) Druce [valid]
  • Lebeckia marginata E.Mey. [valid]
  • Lebeckia pulchella (Andrews) Walp. [valid]
  • Spartium cytisoides L.f. [illegitimate]
  • Calobota pulchella (Andrews) Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Crotalaria pulchella Andrews [valid]
  • Cytisus capensis Lam. [illegitimate]
  • Ebenus capensis L. [valid]
  • Genista cytisoides (P.J.Bergius) Spach [valid]
  • Anthyllis capensis Lam. [valid]
  • Spartium cytisoides P.J.Bergius [valid]

Description

Calobota cytisoides (also called Cytisus-like Calobota, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with small, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calobota cytisoides is a popular ornamental shrub, often used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The leaves are used in herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calobota cytisoides has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink. The flowers are surrounded by a pair of small bracts. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are very small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calobota cytisoides is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow-growing and may take several years to reach a mature size. It can also be propagated from cuttings, but this is a difficult process and may not be successful.

Where to Find Calobota cytisoides

Calobota cytisoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many areas of Southern Europe, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Calobota cytisoides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Calobota cytisoides?

Calobota cytisoides is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

What is the average height of Calobota cytisoides?

Calobota cytisoides typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters.

What is the lifespan of Calobota cytisoides?

Calobota cytisoides can live up to 200 years.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:483402-1: Based on the initial data import