Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflorus
ID:
214375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit.: 112 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213704

Common Names

  • Many-flowered Broom
  • Many-flowered Gorse
  • Many-flowered Furze

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Synonyms

  • Spartium multiflorum L'Hér. [valid]
  • Genista madagascariensis Baker [valid]
  • Cytisus lusitanicus Quer ex Willk. [illegitimate]
  • Cytisus albus Link [illegitimate]
  • Genista alba Lam. [valid]
  • Lugaion multiflorum (L'Hér.) Raf. [valid]
  • Laburnum album (Lam.) J.Presl [valid]
  • Retama albiflora Raf. [valid]
  • Sarothamnus parviflorus Willk. & Cutanda [valid]
  • Spartocytisus albus (Lam.) Webb & Berthel. [valid]
  • Spartium album (Lam.) Desf. [valid]
  • Spartium dispermum Willd. [valid]
  • Cytisus incarnatus K.Koch [valid]
  • Cytisus linkii Janka [valid]
  • Genista disperma Spach [valid]
  • Spartium multiflorum Aiton [unknown]
  • Sarothamnus albus (Lam.) M.Laínz [valid]
  • Sarothamnus multiflorus (L'Hér.) Samp. [valid]
  • Corothamnus multiflorus (Sweet) Ponert [valid]
  • Genista multiflora (Aiton) Dum.Cours. [valid]
  • Cytisus albus incarnatus (G.Lodd.) Sweet [valid]
  • Cytisus albus roseus Stapf [valid]
  • Cytisus multiflorus incarnatus (G.Lodd.) Rehder [valid]
  • Spartium multiflorum incarnatum G.Lodd. [valid]
  • Spartotamnus albus (Lam.) C.Presl [unknown]

Description

Cytisus multiflorus (also called Many-flowered Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cytisus multiflorus 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cytisus multiflorus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cytisus multiflorus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering in spring or summer. Seeds can also be used but they may not come true to type.

Where to Find Cytisus multiflorus

Cytisus multiflorus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Cytisus multiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cytisus multiflorus?

Cytisus multiflorus

What is the common name of Cytisus multiflorus?

Many-flowered Broom

What is the family of Cytisus multiflorus?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family