Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
prolifer
ID:
1058005

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Link

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Handbuch2: 154 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057343

Common Names

  • Chamaecytisus prolifer
  • Prolifer Chamaecytisus
  • Chamaecytisus Prolifer

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Description

Chamaecytisus prolifer (also called Proliferous Broom, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecytisus prolifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for construction.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecytisus prolifer sub. meridionalis Acebes
Chamaecytisus prolifer sub. angustifolius (Kuntze) G.Kunkel
Chamaecytisus prolifer sub. palmensis (Christ) G.Kunkel
Chamaecytisus prolifer sub. prolifer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chamaecytisus prolifer are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecytisus prolifer is a perennial shrub that grows in sunny, dry places. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chamaecytisus prolifer

Chamaecytisus prolifer can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-33139: Originally associated with wfo-0000186653
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-33139: Originally associated with wfo-0000186653
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:485975-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000186653