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Chamaecytisus mollis

Scientific Name: Chamaecytisus mollis

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Chamaecytisus

Chamaecytisus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
  • Genus: Chamaecytisus
  • Species Examples: Chamaecytisus absinthioides, Chamaecytisus hirsutus, Chamaecytisus mollis, Chamaecytisus supinus, Chamaecytisus palmensis, Chamaecytisus purpureus, Chamaecytisus austriacus, Chamaecytisus elongatus, Chamaecytisus neiceffii, Chamaecytisus albidus, Chamaecytisus podolicus, Chamaecytisus proliferus

Chamaecytisus mollis

Chamaecytisus mollis is a species within this genus. It is sometimes referred to as "big-flower broom." The accepted scientific name is Chamaecytisus mollis (Cav.) Greuter &amp Burdet.

  • Synonyms:
    • Cytisus mollis var. tridentatus Maire &amp Weiller (1935)
    • Cytisus albidus DC.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Chamaecytisus mollis has been observed in south-western Morocco, specifically in areas like Essaouira (Sidi Kaouki) and along the P2208 road east of Tisrharine.
  • There are scattered records of Chamaecytisus mollis.
  • The species is also found in the Canary Islands.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Chamaecytisus mollis has oblate spheroidal pollen grains.
  • Chamaecytisus palmensis is described as a small, spreading evergreen tree.

Genetic Information

  • Information exists regarding the Chamaecytisus mollis isolate LupSub11 tRNA-Ser (trnS-GGA) gene, complete sequence chloroplast (572 bp linear DNA KC695673.1 GI:564014682).

Ecology and Interactions

  • Chamaecytisus and Genista have been considered for forage shrub systems.

Considerations for Pets

  • One Chamaecytisus species, Chamaecytisus supinus, is described as a thornbush.

Further Information

  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life) provides information on Chamaecytisus mollis.
  • NCBI Taxonomy checklist includes Chamaecytisus mollis.
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) also offers a view on Chamaecytisus mollis.
  • Tropicos and IPCN (International Plant Names Index) may contain relevant information.
  • RBG Kew (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) has records related to Chamaecytisus mollis.
  • Euro+Med Plantbase includes Chamaecytisus in its taxonomy.