Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantabricus
ID:
214368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb. ex Briq.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
H.G.L.Reichenbach, Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv.22: 15 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213697



Common Names

  • Cantabrian Broom
  • Cantabrian Gorse
  • Cantabrian Furze


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Synonyms

  • Sarothamnus cantabricus Willk. [valid]
  • Cytisogenista cantabrica (Willk.) Rothm. [valid]
  • Cytisus scoparius cantabricus (Willk.) M.Laínz ex Rivas.Martinez.Izco & M.Costa [unknown]
  • Sarothamnus cantabricus dieckii (Lange) C.Vicioso [unknown]
  • Sarothamnus cantabricus dieckii Lange [unknown]
  • Sarothamnus scoparius cantabricus (Willk.) Laínz [unknown]
  • Sarothamnus scoparius cantabricus (Willk.) M.Laínz [unknown]
  • Genista scoparia richteri Rouy [invalid]
  • Genista scoparia richteri [unknown]
  • Genista richteri (Rouy) A.W.Hill [unknown]

Description

Cytisus cantabricus (also called Cantabrian 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 cantabricus 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 cantabricus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cytisus cantabricus 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 cantabricus

Cytisus cantabricus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Cytisus cantabricus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cytisus cantabricus?

Cytisus cantabricus

What is the common name of Cytisus cantabricus?

Cantabrian Broom

What is the family of Cytisus cantabricus?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.