Chamaecytisus elongatus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Chamaecytisus elongatus var. glaber
• Chamaecytisus glaber
• Cytisus capitatus f. elongatus
• Cytisus biflorus subsp. elongatus
• Genista elongata
• Cytisus biflorus var. glaber
• Cytisus elongatus var. glaber
• Cytisus hirsutus var. glaber
• Chamaecytisus ciliatus subsp. elongatus
• Cytisus ratisbonensis var. glaber
• Cytisus hirtus var. elongatus
• Cytisus elongatus var. multiflorus
• Cytisus ratisbonensis subsp. elongatus
• Genista hirta subsp. elongata

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Chamaecytisus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its range can be found within the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Its distribution extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically covering parts of France. Moving toward the east, the species is established in the Southeastern European nations of Bulgaria and Romania. Finally, the plant is also documented throughout the Northwest Balkan Peninsula.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Chamaecytisus elongatus is characterized by its distinct classification as a chamaephyte, a life form that dictates its survival strategy and structural development. Within the ecological spectrum of life forms, it functions specifically as a chamaephyte, meaning its regenerative buds are located close to the soil surface, often just above the ground level, which allows the plant to endure various environmental pressures. This botanical positioning is further detailed through its categorization as a nanophanerophyte, reflecting its growth habit where the stems are relatively short but still maintain a visible presence above the substrate. By maintaining this chamaephyte life form, the plant optimizes its ability to navigate seasonal changes, ensuring that its vital reproductive and vegetative buds remain protected near the earth while still allowing for the development of its characteristic elongated structure.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Physiology

The physiology of Chamaecytisus elongatus is characterized by a metabolic framework utilizing the C3 photosynthetic pathway. In this process, carbon dioxide is fixed directly into a three-carbon compound, 3-phosphoglycerate, through the enzyme Rubisco during the Calvin cycle. This C3 mechanism dictates the plant's gas exchange efficiency and water-use patterns, as it relies on the continuous opening of stomata to facilitate CO2 uptake, which inherently links its photosynthetic rate to transpiration and moisture availability in its environment.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Chamaecytisus elongatus is characterized by the production of seeds that exhibit specific morphological weight constraints. The seed mass within this species is relatively small and shows a narrow range of variation, which is critical for its dispersal and establishment processes. Quantitatively, the seed mass follows a distribution with a mean value of 0.00595 g. This average is bounded by a maximum observed seed mass of 0.0065 g and a minimum seed mass of 0.0054 g, indicating a highly consistent size profile across the reproductive output of the plant.

Seed mass max:

0.0065 g

Seed mass mean:

0.00595 g

Seed mass min:

0.0054 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Chamaecytisus elongatus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Flower

1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

Chemicals

Chamaecytisus elongatus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chlorophylls, LYCOPENE, Sugars, Tocopherols, ascorbic acid.

Chlorophylls

1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

LYCOPENE

1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

Sugars

1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

Tocopherols

1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

ascorbic acid

1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

genistein

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Chamaecytisus elongatus has 72 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.

Abortifacient

1. Dr. Duke

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Antiaggregant

1. Dr. Duke

Antiangiogenic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiatherosclerotic

1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer (Breast)

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic (Breast)

1. Dr. Duke

Anticlimacteric

1. Dr. Duke

Antiendoccytotic

1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Chamaecytisus elongatus has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hydroethanolic extracts, infusions.

Hydroethanolic extracts

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Infusions

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)