Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
purpureus
ID:
214338

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scop.) Link

Source:
ildis

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Handbuch2: 154 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213667



Common Names

  • Chamaecytisus purpureus
  • Purple Broom
  • Broom Cytisus


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Synonyms

  • Cytisus purpureus Scop. [valid]
  • Laburnum purpureum (Scop.) Drapiez [valid]
  • Viborgia purpurea (Scop.) Moench [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus mitrushii F.K.Mey. [valid]
  • Cytisus elongatus André [unknown]
  • Cytisus purpureus pendulus Van Geert [unknown]
  • Cytisus purpureus albocarneus (G.Kirchn.) Zabel [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus albus (G.Kirchn.) Zabel [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus atropurpureus (K.Koch) Zabel [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus elongatus (André) Rehder [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus erectus (K.Koch) C.K.Schneid. [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus pendulus Dippel [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus albiflorus G.Don [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus albocarneus G.Kirchn. [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus albopurpureus André [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus albus G.Kirchn. [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus amsantinus G.Kirchn. [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus atropurpureus K.Koch [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus erectus K.Koch [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus minor W.D.J.Koch [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus villosus Regel [valid]
  • Cytisus purpureus aeolicus Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Cytisus purpureus erectus (K.Koch) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Cytisus purpureus incarnatusmajor G.Kirchn. [unknown]
  • Cytisus purpureus carneus Rehder [unknown]
  • Genista purpurea (Scop.) Scheele [unknown]

Description

Chamaecytisus purpureus (also called Purple 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 purpureus is a species of shrub in the pea family. It is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for fodder and forage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecytisus purpureus 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 purpureus 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 purpureus

Chamaecytisus purpureus can be found in Romania and Bulgaria.

Chamaecytisus purpureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus purpureus?

Chamaecytisus purpureus

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus purpureus?

Purple Broom

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecytisus purpureus?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows 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.
Giovanni Antonio Scopoli (1723-1788): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scop.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:485979-1: Based on the initial data import