Status:
valid
Authors:
(Seredin) Czerep.
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. SSSR: 229 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061775
Common Names
- Chamaecytisus ponomarjovii
- Ponomarjovii Plant
- Ponomarjovii Bush
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecytisus ponomarjovii is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insecticide and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chamaecytisus ponomarjovii is a yellow-orange, pea-like flower with five petals, growing in clusters. The seed is a dark brown, flat, oval shape with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecytisus ponomarjovii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge.
Where to Find Chamaecytisus ponomarjovii
Chamaecytisus ponomarjovii is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts, grasslands, and 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