Chamaecytisus rochelii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Chamaecytisus albus subsp. obscurus
• Chamaecytisus ambiguus
• Cytisus ambiguus
• Chamaecytisus rochelii var. angustifolius
• Chamaecytisus rochelii subsp. ambiguus
• Chamaecytisus rochelii var. bulgaricus
• Cytisus leucanthus var. obscurus
• Cytisus leucanthus var. angustifolius
• Cytisus austriacus var. rochelii
• Cytisus supinus var. angustifolius
• Cytisus leucanthus var. bulgaricus
• Cytisus supinus var. bulgaricus
• Cytisus supinus var. obscurus
• Cytisus leucanthus subsp. obscurus
• Cytisus albus subsp. obscurus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is classified under the genus Chamaecytisus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is notably recorded within the borders of Hungary. Moving toward the southern territories, it can be found throughout Southeastern Europe, specifically in Bulgaria and Romania. Furthermore, the species extends into the Northwest Balkan Peninsula within the same southeastern region. Finally, its range reaches into Eastern Europe, where it is documented in Ukraine.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Chamaecytisus rochelii is characterized by its preference for specific transitional environments, most notably occurring within forest edges. These ecotones provide a unique microclimate where the plant can benefit from the filtered light and increased solar exposure found at the periphery of denser woodland, while still being sheltered from extreme wind and desiccation by the adjacent canopy. By occupying these forest margins, the species thrives in the increased light availability typical of edge habitats, which facilitates its growth and reproductive success compared to the more shaded interior of the forest.

Habitat :

forest edges

Morphology

The morphology of Chamaecytisus rochelii is characterized by its growth form as a shrub, displaying a distinctly woody structure throughout its stems and branches. This plant maintains a relatively compact stature, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 1 meter.

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height max:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Chamaecytisus rochelii is fundamentally characterized by its reliance on the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic strategy where the initial fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide occurs through the enzyme ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO) to form a three-carbon compound. This C3 mechanism dictates the plant's resource management, particularly its water-use efficiency and gas exchange dynamics, as it remains susceptible to photorespiration under conditions of high temperature or significant moisture stress. The metabolic processes within its leaf tissues are optimized for moderate environments, where the energy conversion from sunlight is channeled through the Calvin cycle to produce carbohydrates. Consequently, its physiological performance is closely tied to its ability to regulate stomatal conductance to balance the intake of CO2 for carbon assimilation against the transpirational loss of water.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Chamaecytisus rochelii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chrysin, genistein.

chrysin

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
2. Biomolecules

genistein

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
2. Biomolecules

Activities

Chamaecytisus rochelii has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimalarial, Antioxidant, Antiprotozoal.

Antibacterial

1. Biomolecules

Antifungal

1. Biomolecules

Antimalarial

1. Biomolecules

Antioxidant

1. Biomolecules

Antiprotozoal

1. Biomolecules