Status:
valid
Authors:
(Krecz.) Klásk.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Preslia30: 214 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213661
Common Names
- Chamaecytisus litwinowii
- Litwinow's Broom
- Broom Cytisus
Synonyms
- Cytisus litwinowii V.I.Krecz. [valid]
Description
Chamaecytisus litwinowii (also called Litwinow'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 litwinowii 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 litwinowii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecytisus litwinowii 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 litwinowii
Chamaecytisus litwinowii can be found in Romania and Bulgaria.
Chamaecytisus litwinowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus litwinowii?
Chamaecytisus litwinowii
What is the common name of Chamaecytisus litwinowii?
Litwinow's Broom
What is the natural habitat of Chamaecytisus litwinowii?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
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