Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
jankae
ID:
214328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Velen.) Rothm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.53: 144 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213657



Common Names

  • Chamaecytisus jankae
  • Janka's Broom
  • Broom Cytisus


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Synonyms

  • Cytisus jankae Velen. [valid]
  • Cytisus pseudopygmaeus Davidov [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus jankae pirinicus (Stoj.) Kuzmanov [valid]
  • Cytisus jankae pirinicus Stoj. [valid]
  • Cytisus georgievii Davidov [valid]
  • Cytisus jankae glabriflorus Prodan [valid]
  • Cytisus jankae georgievii (Davidov) Hayek [valid]
  • Cytisus jankae pseudopygmaeus (Davidov) Hayek [valid]
  • Cytisus jankae viridis Prodan [valid]
  • Cytisus supinus pseudopygmaeus (Davidov) Stoj. & Stef. [valid]
  • Cytisus supinus georgievii (Davidov) Stoj. & Stef. [valid]
  • Cytisus supinus jankae (Velen.) Stoj. & Stef. [valid]
  • Cytisus tmoleus jankae (Velen.) Stoj. & Stef. [valid]

Description

Chamaecytisus jankae (also called Jankae's Broom, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Central Europe. It has a rounded form with small leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows, steppes and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecytisus jankae is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a food source. It is also used for its medicinal properties and for its fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecytisus jankae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm, with four petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecytisus jankae is a deciduous shrub, native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Chamaecytisus jankae

Chamaecytisus jankae can be found in Romania and Bulgaria.

Chamaecytisus jankae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus jankae?

Chamaecytisus jankae

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus jankae?

Jank's Broom

What is the family of Chamaecytisus jankae?

Fabaceae

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 Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:485962-1: Based on the initial data import