Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
virescens
ID:
600189

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kovács ex Neilr.) Dostál

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Folia Mus. Rerum Nat. Bohemiae Occid., Bot.21: 8 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599521

Common Names

  • Virescens Broom
  • Virescens Cytisus
  • Chamaecytisus Virescens

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Synonyms

  • Cytisus ambiguus Adamović [illegitimate]
  • Cytisus virescens (Kovács ex Neilr.) A.Kern. [valid]
  • Cytisus austriacus virescens Kovács ex Neilr. [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus austriacus virescens (Kovács ex Neilr.) Kuzmanov [valid]
  • Cytisus albus kissii Jáv. ex Kiss [valid]
  • Cytisus austriacus virescens (Kovács ex Neilr.) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Cytisus austriacus kissii (Jáv. ex Kiss) Soó [valid]

Description

Chamaecytisus virescens (also called Virescent Chamaecytisus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and pinnate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecytisus virescens is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and can be used to stabilize soil on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecytisus virescens is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecytisus virescens is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chamaecytisus virescens

Chamaecytisus virescens is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Chamaecytisus virescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus virescens?

Chamaecytisus virescens

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus virescens?

Green Broom

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecytisus virescens?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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 Dostál (1903-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dostál' in the authors string.
August Neilreich (1803-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neilr.' in the authors string.
Gábor M. Kovács: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kovács' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:913787-1: Based on the initial data import