Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
podolicus
ID:
214336

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blocki) Klásk.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Preslia30: 214 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213665



Common Names

  • Chamaecytisus podolicus
  • Podolian Broom
  • Broom Cytisus


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Synonyms

  • Cytisus variabilis Blocki [unknown]
  • Cytisus podolicus Błocki [valid]
  • Cytisus bucovinensis Simonk. [valid]
  • Cytisus albus bucovinensis (Simonk.) Wissjul. [valid]

Description

Chamaecytisus podolicus (also called Podolian 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 podolicus is a species of shrub in the pea family. It is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for fodder and forage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecytisus podolicus 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 podolicus 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 podolicus

Chamaecytisus podolicus can be found in Ukraine and Russia.

Chamaecytisus podolicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus podolicus?

Chamaecytisus podolicus

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus podolicus?

Podolian Broom

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecytisus podolicus?

It is native to the Balkans 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