Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
austriacus
ID:
214314

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Link

Source:
ildis

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Handbuch2: 155 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213643

Common Names

  • Chamaecytisus austriacus
  • Austrian Broom
  • Austrian Cytisus

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Synonyms

  • Cytisus austriacus austriacus [unknown]
  • Chamaecytisus scrobiszewskii (Pacz.) Klask. [unknown]
  • Cytisus scrobiszewskii Pacz. [unknown]
  • Cytisus austriacus L. [valid]
  • Cytisus skrobiszewskii Pacz. [unknown]
  • Viborgia austriaca Moench [valid]
  • Genista austriaca (L.) Scheele [valid]
  • Cytisus supinus austriacus (L.) Briq. [valid]

Description

Chamaecytisus austriacus (also called Austrian Broom, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Central Europe. It has a rounded form with small leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows, steppes and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecytisus austriacus is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a food source. It is also used for its medicinal properties and for its fiber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecytisus austriacus sub. stefanoffii (Stoj.) Kuzmanov
Chamaecytisus austriacus sub. austriacus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecytisus austriacus is a yellow, pea-like flower with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecytisus austriacus is a deciduous shrub, native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Chamaecytisus austriacus

Chamaecytisus austriacus can be found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Chamaecytisus austriacus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus austriacus?

Chamaecytisus austriacus

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus austriacus?

Austrian Broom

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecytisus austriacus?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Chamaecytisus genus

Chamaecytisus cassius, Chamaecytisus drepanolobus, Chamaecytisus triflorus, Chamaecytisus frivaldszkyanus, Chamaecytisus elongatus, Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii, Chamaecytisus pineticola, Chamaecytisus wulffii, Chamaecytisus pulvinatus, Chamaecytisus austriacus, Chamaecytisus banaticus, Chamaecytisus borysthenicus, Chamaecytisus danubialis, Chamaecytisus eriocarpus, Chamaecytisus heuffelii, Chamaecytisus hirsutus, Chamaecytisus jankae, Chamaecytisus kovacevii, Chamaecytisus leiocarpus, Chamaecytisus lindemannii, Chamaecytisus litwinowii, Chamaecytisus nejceffii, Chamaecytisus paczoskii, Chamaecytisus podolicus, Chamaecytisus purpureus, Chamaecytisus pygmaeus, Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis, Chamaecytisus rochelii, Chamaecytisus ruthenicus, Chamaecytisus skrobiszewskii, Chamaecytisus spinescens, Chamaecytisus supinus, Chamaecytisus tommasinii, Chamaecytisus zingeri, Chamaecytisus virescens, Chamaecytisus calcareus, Chamaecytisus frivaldszkyanus, Chamaecytisus proteus, Chamaecytisus pseudorochelii, Chamaecytisus prolifer, Chamaecytisus ponomarjovii, Chamaecytisus albus, Chamaecytisus mollis, Chamaecytisus korabensis, Chamaecytisus pseudojankae,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:485941-1: Based on the initial data import