Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pineticola
ID:
209601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ivchenko

Source:
ildis

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ukrayins'k. Bot. Zhurn.49: 84 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208930



Common Names

  • Pineticola Broom
  • Pine-Loving Broom
  • Pine Broom


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Description

Chamaecytisus pineticola (also called Pine-dwelling 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 pineticola is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small white flowers and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecytisus pineticola 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 pineticola 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 pineticola

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

Chamaecytisus pineticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus pineticola?

Chamaecytisus pineticola

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus pineticola?

Pine Broom

What is the habitat of Chamaecytisus pineticola?

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

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