Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
supinus
ID:
214347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Link

Source:
ildis

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Handbuch2: 155 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213676

Common Names

  • Supine Broom
  • Supine Gorse
  • Supine Furze

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Synonyms

  • Cytisus supinus L. [valid]
  • Genista supina (L.) Scheele [valid]
  • Tubocytisus supinus (L.) Fourr. [valid]
  • Viborgia supina (L.) Moench [valid]
  • Cytisus lupinifolius Herzog [unknown]
  • Cytisus capitatus supinus (L.) Bonnier & Layens [valid]
  • Cytisus hirsutus supinus (L.) Fiori [unknown]

Description

Chamaecytisus supinus (also called 'Supine Broom', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a perennial shrub with a woody base, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecytisus supinus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chamaecytisus supinus sub. velenovskyi (Hayek) Kuzmanov
Chamaecytisus supinus sub. supinus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecytisus supinus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm, with four petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecytisus supinus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chamaecytisus supinus

Chamaecytisus supinus can be found in Romania and Bulgaria.

Chamaecytisus supinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus supinus?

Chamaecytisus supinus

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus supinus?

Supine Broom

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecytisus supinus?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

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:485988-1: Based on the initial data import