Cytisus agnipilus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Velen.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bulg.: 643 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213694
Common Names
- Agnipilus Broom
- Agnipilus Gorse
- Agnipilus Furze
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- Corothamnus agnipilus (Velen.) Klásk. [valid]
- Corothamnus rectipilosus (Adamovic) Skalická [valid]
- Cytisus rectipilosus Adamović [valid]
Description
Cytisus agnipilus (also called Fire Broom, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Europe. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands. It has small, white flowers and grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cytisus agnipilus 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
Cytisus agnipilus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cytisus agnipilus is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and kept moist until rooted.
Where to Find Cytisus agnipilus
Cytisus agnipilus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Cytisus agnipilus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cytisus agnipilus?
Cytisus agnipilus
What is the common name of Cytisus agnipilus?
Fire Broom
What is the family of Cytisus agnipilus?
Fabaceae
Species in the Cytisus genus
Cytisus grandiflorus, Cytisus acutangulus, Cytisus filipes, Cytisus orientalis, Cytisus supranubius, Cytisus osyrioides, Cytisus praecox, Cytisus nigricans, Cytisus aeolicus, Cytisus arboreus, Cytisus malacitanus, Cytisus balansae, Cytisus fontanesii, Cytisus striatus, Cytisus villosus, Cytisus agnipilus, Cytisus ardoinoi, Cytisus cantabricus, Cytisus commutatus, Cytisus decumbens, Cytisus emeriflorus, Cytisus multiflorus, Cytisus procumbens, Cytisus scoparius, Cytisus versicolor, Cytisus oromediterraneus, Cytisus cetius, Cytisus purgans, Cytisus maderensis, Cytisus gueneri, Cytisus anatolicus, Cytisus dieckii, Cytisus millenii, Cytisus kerneri, Cytisus prietoi,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Josef Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cytisus agnipilus Velen.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.