Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
214377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.) Spreng.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 16, 3: 224 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213706



Common Names

  • Procumbent Broom
  • Procumbent Gorse
  • Procumbent Furze


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Synonyms

  • Corothamnus procumbens (Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.) C.Pr [deprecated]
  • Genista procumbens Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd. [valid]
  • Genista pedunculata procumbens (Willd.) Gams [unknown]
  • Corothamnus myrtifolius C.Presl [valid]
  • Cytisus kitaibelii Vis. [valid]
  • Cytisus myrtifolius Nyman [valid]
  • Genista elliptica Kit. [illegitimate]
  • Genista subsecunda Schur [valid]
  • Corothamnus procumbens (Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Cytisus petrovicii Adamović [valid]
  • Cytisus procumbens petrovicii (Adamović) Diklić [valid]
  • Corothamnus procumbens petrovicii (Adamović) Kuzmanov [valid]
  • Cytisus procumbens macrophyllus (Schur) Diklic [valid]
  • Cytisus decumbens procumbens (Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.) Rchb.f. [valid]

Description

Cytisus procumbens (also called Trailing Broom, among many other common names) is a low-growing shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cytisus procumbens is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin problems, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cytisus procumbens 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 procumbens is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering in spring or summer. Seeds can also be used but they may not come true to type.

Where to Find Cytisus procumbens

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

Cytisus procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cytisus procumbens?

Cytisus procumbens

What is the common name of Cytisus procumbens?

Trailing Broom

What is the family of Cytisus procumbens?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.