Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
kreczetoviczii
ID:
209600

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.D.Wissjul.) Holub

Source:
ildis

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax.11: 83 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208929



Common Names

  • Kreczetoviczii Broom
  • Kreczetovicz Broom
  • Kreczetovicz's Broom


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Synonyms

  • Cytisus ruthenicus kreczetoviczii (E.D.Wissjul.) Cristof. [valid]
  • Cytisus kreczetoviczii Wissjul. [deprecated]
  • Cytisus kreczetoviczii Wissjul. [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus ruthenicus kreczetoviczii (E.D.Wissjul.) Skalická [valid]

Description

Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii (also called Kreczetovicz's broom, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a long taproot, and its stems are up to 30 cm tall. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small yellow flowers and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii has yellow flowers with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile medium and keep moist until germination. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place in a well-drained medium. Keep moist until roots form.

Where to Find Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii

Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in the mountains of Central Asia.

Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii?

Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii?

Kreczetovicz's Broom

What is the habitat of Chamaecytisus kreczetoviczii?

Dry prairies and open woodlands

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