Cytisus ardoinoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France13: 389 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213695
Common Names
- Ardoino's Broom
- Ardoino's Gorse
- Ardoino's Furze
Searching for Cytisus ardoinoi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Cytisus ardoinoanus Chatenier [illegitimate]
- Genista ardoinoi (E.Fourn.) Rouy [valid]
Description
Cytisus ardoinoi (also called Ardoino's 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, yellow flowers and grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cytisus ardoinoi 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cytisus ardoinoi sub. sauzeanus (Burnat & Briq.) AuvrayCytisus ardoinoi sub. ardoinoi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cytisus ardoinoi 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.
Searching for Cytisus ardoinoi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cytisus ardoinoi 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 ardoinoi
Cytisus ardoinoi can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Cytisus ardoinoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cytisus ardoinoi?
Cytisus ardoinoi
What is the common name of Cytisus ardoinoi?
Ardoino's Broom
What is the family of Cytisus ardoinoi?
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
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cytisus ardoinoi E.Fourn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.