Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ruthenicus
ID:
214342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch. ex Wol.) Klásk.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Preslia30: 214 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213671

Common Names

  • Chamaecytisus ruthenicus
  • Russian Broom
  • Scotch Broom

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Description

Chamaecytisus ruthenicus (also called 'Ruthenian 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 ruthenicus 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 ruthenicus 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 ruthenicus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chamaecytisus ruthenicus

Chamaecytisus ruthenicus can be found in Ukraine and Russia.

Chamaecytisus ruthenicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaecytisus ruthenicus?

Chamaecytisus ruthenicus

What is the common name of Chamaecytisus ruthenicus?

Ruthenian Broom

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecytisus ruthenicus?

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

IPNI record: 485983-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001059006
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13057390: Originally associated with wfo-0001059006
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13057390: Originally associated with wfo-0001059006
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:485983-1: Based on the initial data import