Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
proteus
ID:
1034863

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zumagl.) Holub

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax.9: 272 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034201

Common Names

  • Chamaecytisus proteus
  • Proteus Chamaecytisus
  • Proteus Broom

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Description

Chamaecytisus proteus (also called Proteus Broom, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It has an upright, spreading habit and is usually found in dry, sandy soils in open woodland, scrub and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecytisus proteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for windbreaks and soil erosion control. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecytisus proteus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped legume. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecytisus proteus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be pruned in late winter to promote new growth.

Where to Find Chamaecytisus proteus

Chamaecytisus proteus is native to Europe and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Antonio Maurizio Zumaglini (1804-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zumagl.' in the authors string.