Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
borysthenicus
ID:
214317

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gruner) Klásk.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Preslia30: 214 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213646

Common Names

  • Chamaecytisus borysthenicus
  • Borysthenian Broom
  • Broom Cytisus

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Synonyms

  • Cytisus borysthenicus Gruner [valid]
  • Cytisus biflorus borysthenicus (Gruner) Pacz. [valid]

Description

Chamaecytisus borysthenicus (also called Borysthenic 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 borysthenicus is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a food source. It is also used for its medicinal properties and for its fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecytisus borysthenicus 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 borysthenicus 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 borysthenicus

Chamaecytisus borysthenicus can be found in Ukraine and Russia.

Chamaecytisus borysthenicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus borysthenicus?

Chamaecytisus borysthenicus

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus borysthenicus?

Borysthenian Broom

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecytisus borysthenicus?

Grasslands 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