Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arboreus
ID:
213943

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 154 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213272



Common Names

  • Arboreus Cytisus
  • Cytisus arboreus
  • Arboreus Cytisus


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Synonyms

  • Sarothamnus catalaunicus Webb [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus baeticus (Webb) Maire [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus catalaunicus (Webb) Maire [unknown]
  • Cytisus malacitanus catalaunicus (Webb) Heywood [unknown]
  • Cytisus baeticus Steud. [valid]
  • Sarothamnus baeticus Webb [valid]
  • Laburnum arboreum (Desf.) J.Presl [valid]
  • Verzinum arboreum (Desf.) Raf. [valid]
  • Sarothamnus macranthus (Ball) Pau [valid]
  • Sarothamnus arboreus (Desf.) Webb [valid]
  • Sarothamnus gaditanus Boiss. & Reut. [valid]
  • Spartium arboreum Desf. [valid]
  • Cytisogenista arborea (Desf.) Rothm. [valid]
  • Cytisogenista baetica (Webb) Rothm. [valid]
  • Cytisogenista catalaunica (Webb) Rothm. [valid]
  • Cytisus catalaunicus Briq. [valid]
  • Genista catalaunica (Webb) Rouy [valid]
  • Genista gaditana (Boiss. & Reut.) Rouy [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus transiens Maire [unknown]
  • Cytisus transiens (Maire) Talavera [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus macranthus (Ball) Maire [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus transiens (Maire) Maire [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus ballianus Briq. [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus catalaunicus (Webb) Maire [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus extravagans (Font Quer) Maire [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus haplotrichus Maire [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus intermedius Emb. & Maire [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus leiocladus Maire [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus macranthus (Ball) Jahand. & Maire [valid]
  • Cytisus arboreus tetuanensis (Pau & Font Quer) Jahand. & Maire [valid]
  • Cytisus baeticus emarginatus Font Quer [valid]
  • Cytisus baeticus africanus (Pau & Font Quer) Sennen & Mauricio [valid]
  • Cytisus baeticus extravagans Font Quer [valid]
  • Cytisus baeticus macranthus Ball [valid]
  • Cytisus catalaunicus intermedius Emb. & Maire [valid]
  • Sarothamnus arboreus baeticus (Webb) C.Vicioso [valid]
  • Sarothamnus arboreus catalaunicus (Webb) C.Vicioso [valid]
  • Sarothamnus arboreus intermedius (Emb. & Maire) C.Vicioso [valid]
  • Sarothamnus carlierus Companyo [unknown]
  • Cytisus baeticus melitensis Maire & Sennen [unknown]
  • Sarothamnus baeticus africanus Pau & Font Quer [unknown]
  • Sarothamnus baeticus tetuanensis Pau & Font Quer [unknown]
  • Cytisus arboreus leiocarpus Maire [unknown]
  • Spartium baeticum (Webb) Samp. [unknown]
  • Genista arborea (Desf.) Poir. [unknown]

Description

Cytisus arboreus (also called 'Tree 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

Cytisus arboreus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cytisus arboreus's flower is a small, white 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

Cytisus arboreus 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 Cytisus arboreus

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

Cytisus arboreus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cytisus arboreus?

Cytisus arboreus

What is the common name of Cytisus arboreus?

Tree Broom

What is the natural habitat of Cytisus arboreus?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Fabaceae family