Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sessilifolium
ID:
213939

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) O.Lang

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Flora26: 770 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213268

Common Names

  • Sessilifolium Cytisophyllum
  • Cytisophyllum sessilifolium
  • Sessilifolium Cytisophyllum

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Synonyms

  • Cytisus sessilifolius L. [valid]
  • Lembotropis sessilifolia (L.) K.Koch [valid]
  • Laburnum sessilifolium (L.) J.Presl [valid]
  • Phyllocytisus sessilifolius (L.) Fourr. [valid]
  • Spartocytisus sessilifolius (L.) Webb & Berthel. [valid]
  • Spartium sessilifolium (L.) Cav. [valid]
  • Cytisus lobelii Tausch [valid]
  • Cytisus sessilis Mill. [valid]
  • Genista tabernaemontani Scheele [valid]
  • Cytisus sessilifolius leucanthus (Dippel) Zabel [valid]
  • Cytisus sessilifolius leucanthus Dippel [valid]
  • Spartotamnus sessilifolius (L.) C.Presl [unknown]
  • Genista sessilifolia (L.) E.H.L.Krause [illegitimate]

Description

Cytisophyllum sessilifolium (also called 'Sessile-leaved Broom', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 1-2m and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cytisophyllum sessilifolium is used as an ornamental plant, as a cover crop, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cytisophyllum sessilifolium's flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cytisophyllum sessilifolium can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Cytisophyllum sessilifolium

Cytisophyllum sessilifolium is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, and Morocco.

Cytisophyllum sessilifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cytisophyllum sessilifolium?

Cytisophyllum sessilifolium

What is the common name of Cytisophyllum sessilifolium?

Sessile-leaved Broom

What is the habitat of Cytisophyllum sessilifolium?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats

Species in the Cytisophyllum genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Otto Friedrich Lang (1817-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Lang' in the authors string.