Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 641 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421201
Common Names
- Vella pseudocytisus
- False Cytisus Vella
- False Cytisus
Synonyms
- Pseudocytisus integrifolius Rehder [unknown]
- Vella integrifolia Salisb. [unknown]
- Vella monosperma Men.Amor [unknown]
- Vella badallii Pau [unknown]
- Pseudocytisus integrifolius iberica Maire [unknown]
- Vella pseudocytisus pseudocytisus [unknown]
Description
Vella pseudocytisus (also called 'False Cytisus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, native to Europe. It grows in dry, rocky places, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Vella pseudocytisus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Vella pseudocytisus sub. glabrata Greuter
Vella pseudocytisus sub. paui Gómez-Campo
Vella pseudocytisus sub. orcensis Vivero, Simón-Porcar, Pérez-Coll. & Catalán
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vella pseudocytisus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Vella pseudocytisus: This plant prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Vella pseudocytisus
Vella pseudocytisus is native to the Mediterranean region.
Vella pseudocytisus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vella pseudocytisus?
Vella pseudocytisus
What is the natural habitat of Vella pseudocytisus?
It is native to Europe and North Africa.
What is the size of Vella pseudocytisus?
It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 6 feet tall.
Species in the Vella genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,