Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pulvinatus
ID:
213937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Quézel) Raynaud

Source:
ildis

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France121: 360 (1974 publ. 1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213266



Common Names

  • Pulvinatus Chamaecytisus
  • Chamaecytisus pulvinatus
  • Pulvinatus Chamaecytisus


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Synonyms

  • Cytisus pulvinatus Quezel [unknown]
  • Cytisus pulvinatus Quézel [valid]

Description

Chamaecytisus pulvinatus (also called 'Cushion Broom', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 1-2m and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecytisus pulvinatus is used as an ornamental plant, as a cover crop, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecytisus pulvinatus's flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecytisus pulvinatus can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Chamaecytisus pulvinatus

Chamaecytisus pulvinatus is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, and Morocco.

Chamaecytisus pulvinatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus pulvinatus?

Chamaecytisus pulvinatus

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus pulvinatus?

Cushion Broom

What is the habitat of Chamaecytisus pulvinatus?

It 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

Pierre Quézel (1926-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quézel' in the authors string.
Christian Raynaud (1939-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raynaud' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:485977-1: Based on the initial data import