Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ratisbonensis
ID:
214340

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schaeff.) Rothm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.53: 143 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213669



Common Names

  • Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis
  • Ratisbon Broom
  • Broom Cytisus


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Synonyms

  • Cytisus lithuanicus Gilib. [valid]
  • Cytisus communis Lindem. [valid]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis Schaeff. [valid]
  • Cytisus biflorus L'Hér. [valid]
  • Cytisus hirsutus ratisbonensis (Schaeff.) Briq. [valid]
  • Tubocytisus biflorus (L'Hér.) Fourr. [valid]
  • Tubocytisus elongatus Fourr. [valid]
  • Viborgia hirsuta Moench [unknown]
  • Aulonix biflorus (L'Hér.) Raf. [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus biflorus (L'Hér.) Link [valid]
  • Cytisus cinereus Host [valid]
  • Cytisus collinus Schur [valid]
  • Cytisus horniflorus Borbás [valid]
  • Cytisus macrospermus Besser ex DC. [valid]
  • Cytisus pilosus Pall. [valid]
  • Cytisus serotinus Kit. ex DC. [valid]
  • Genista ratisbonensis (Schaeff.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis pirinicus (Stoj.) Kuzmanov [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis vandasii (J.Wagner) Diklic [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis microphyllus (W. & Grab.) Soó [invalid]
  • Cytisus austriacus cinereus (Host) Heuff. [valid]
  • Cytisus biflorus calabrus Ten. [valid]
  • Cytisus biflorus collinus Neilr. [valid]
  • Cytisus biflorus longipedunculatis Sommier & Levier [valid]
  • Cytisus biflorus minor W.D.J.Koch [valid]
  • Cytisus hirsutus biflorus (L'Hér.) Briq. [valid]
  • Cytisus hirsutus vulgaris Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis biflorus (L'Hér.) Zabel [valid]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis biflorus (L'Hér.) Gams [valid]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis cinereus (Host) Jáv. [valid]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis horniflorus (Borbás) Jáv. [valid]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis biflorus (L'Hér.) C.K.Schneid. [valid]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis cinereus (Host) Domin & Podp. [valid]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis minor (W.D.J.Koch) W.D.J.Koch [valid]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis umbrosus Neilr. [valid]
  • Cytisus supinus biflorus (L'Hér.) Celak. [valid]
  • Cytisus supinus microphyllus Wimm. & Grab. [valid]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis multiflorus Podp. [unknown]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis virgatus Heuff. [unknown]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis elatior Zabel [unknown]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis pedunculosus Beck [unknown]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis pirinicus Stoj. [unknown]
  • Cytisus capitatus serotinus (Kit. ex DC.) Jáv. [unknown]
  • Cytisus hirsutus serotinus (Kit. ex DC.) Soó [unknown]
  • Cytisus ratisbonensis microphyllus (Wimm. & Grab.) Gams [unknown]
  • Cytisus falcatus DC. [illegitimate]
  • Cytisus supinus Crantz [deprecated]

Description

Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis (also called 'Regensburg Broom', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a perennial shrub with a woody base, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis 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 ratisbonensis 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 ratisbonensis 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 ratisbonensis

Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis can be found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis?

Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis?

Ratisbon Broom

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecytisus ratisbonensis?

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

References

Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
Jacob Christian Schäffer (1718-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schaeff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:485981-1: Based on the initial data import