Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hirsutus
ID:
214327

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Link

Source:
ildis

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Handbuch2: 155 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213656



Common Names

  • Chamaecytisus hirsutus
  • Hairy Broom
  • Broom Cytisus


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Synonyms

  • Cytisus hirsutus L. [valid]
  • Cytisus hirsutus ciliatus (Wahlenb.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Cytisus hirsutus hirsutus [unknown]
  • Genista pedunculata pedunculata [unknown]
  • Chamaecytisus hirsutus ciliatus (Wahlenb.) Å.Strid [unknown]
  • Genista polytricha Scheele [valid]
  • Cytisus hirsutus genuinus Briq. [invalid]
  • Cytisus prostratus hirsutus (L.) Vis. & Sacc. [valid]

Description

Chamaecytisus hirsutus (also called Hairy 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 hirsutus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecytisus hirsutus sub. polytrichus (M.Bieb.) Ponert
Chamaecytisus hirsutus sub. hirsutus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecytisus hirsutus 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 hirsutus 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 hirsutus

Chamaecytisus hirsutus can be found in Turkey and Syria.

Chamaecytisus hirsutus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus hirsutus?

Chamaecytisus hirsutus

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus hirsutus?

Hairy Broom

What is the family of Chamaecytisus hirsutus?

Fabaceae

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.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:485961-1: Based on the initial data import