Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rochelii
ID:
214341

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wierzb. ex Griseb. & Schenk) Rothm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.53: 144 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213670



Common Names

  • Cytisus rochelii
  • Broom Broom
  • Scotch Broom


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Synonyms

  • Cytisus austriacus rochelii (Wierzb.) Cristof. [valid]
  • Cytisus leucanthus obscurus (Rochel) Hayek [valid]
  • Cytisus rochelii Wierzb. [unknown]
  • Chamaecytisus ambiguus (Schur) Klásk. [valid]
  • Cytisus ambiguus Schur [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus albus obscurus (Rochel) Soó [valid]
  • Cytisus leucanthus obscurus Rochel [valid]
  • Cytisus rochelii Wierzb. ex Griseb. & Schenk [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus rochelii ambiguus (Schur) Pifkó [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus rochelii angustifolius (Stoj.) Kuzmanov [valid]
  • Chamaecytisus rochelii bulgaricus (Stoj.) Kuzmanov [valid]
  • Cytisus albus obscurus (Rochel) Soó [valid]
  • Cytisus leucanthus angustifolius Stoj. [valid]
  • Cytisus leucanthus bulgaricus Stoj. [valid]
  • Cytisus supinus angustifolius (Stoj.) Stoj. & Stef. [valid]
  • Cytisus supinus bulgaricus (Stoj.) Stoj. & Stef. [valid]
  • Cytisus supinus obscurus (Rochel) Briq. [valid]
  • Cytisus villosus C.Presl [illegitimate]

Description

Chamaecytisus rochelii (also called 'Rochel's 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 rochelii 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 rochelii 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 rochelii 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 rochelii

Chamaecytisus rochelii can be found in Romania and Bulgaria.

Chamaecytisus rochelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus rochelii?

Chamaecytisus rochelii

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus rochelii?

Rochel's Broom

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecytisus rochelii?

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
August Schenk (1815-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schenk' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
Piotr Pawlus Wierzbicki (1794-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wierzb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:485982-1: Based on the initial data import