Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
elongatus
ID:
187329

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Waldst. & Kit.) Link

Source:
ildis

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Handbuch2: 155 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186658



Common Names

  • Chamaecytisus Elongatus
  • Elongated Chamaecytisus
  • Elongated Broom


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Synonyms

  • Cytisus glaber L.f. [illegitimate]
  • Chamaecytisus glaber Rothm. [valid]
  • Cytisus elongatus Waldst. & Kit. [valid]
  • Genista hirta elongata (Scheele) Rouy [unknown]
  • Genista elongata (Waldst. & Kit.) Scheele [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus ciliatus elongatus (Waldst. & Kit.) Soó [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus elongatus glaber Diklic [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus glaber elongatus (Waldst. & Kit.) Kuzmanov [illegitimate]
  • Cytisus multiflorus (DC) Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Cytisus biflorus elongatus (Waldst. & Kit.) Nyman [valid]
  • Cytisus biflorus glaber DC [valid]
  • Cytisus capitatus elongatus (Waldst. & Kit.) Rchb.f. [valid]
  • Cytisus elongatus glaber (DC) Velen. [valid]
  • Cytisus elongatus multiflorus DC [valid]
  • Cytisus hirsutus glaber (DC) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Cytisus hirtus elongatus (Waldst. & Kit.) Fiori [valid]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis elongatus (Waldst. & Kit.) Gams [valid]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis glaber (DC) Gams [valid]
  • Cytisus hirsutus elongatus (Waldst. & Kit.) Bonnier & Layens [unknown]

Description

Chamaecytisus elongatus (also called Elongate Broom, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves. It prefers dry soils and can be found in grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecytisus elongatus is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecytisus elongatus is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecytisus elongatus is a perennial shrub native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Chamaecytisus elongatus

Chamaecytisus elongatus is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, and Italy.

Chamaecytisus elongatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus elongatus?

Chamaecytisus elongatus

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus elongatus?

Elongated Broom

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecytisus elongatus?

It is native to temperate Europe and is found 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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:485955-1: Based on the initial data import