Calicotome spinosa
Calicotome spinosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (74 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Calicotome spinosa, scientifically known as Calicotome spinosa, is a resilient, spiny shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this hardy plant is studied for its diverse phytochemical properties, offering potential medicinal benefits in traditional remedies for its antioxidant and antimicrobial qualities.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Calicotome spinosaDistribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of France and Spain. Its presence is also noted on the island of Corse within the same general area. Furthermore, the species inhabits the Balearic Islands and the region of Sardegna. These specific locations define the core geographical range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Calicotome spinosa, is a resilient shrub characterized by its unique morphological adaptations, particularly in its foliage. The leaves are typically small, scale-like, and densely arranged along the stems, a structural feature that helps the plant minimize water loss in its often arid Mediterranean habitats. These reduced leaves are often integrated into the plant's spiny architecture, providing both protection and a specialized way to manage photosynthesis within its tough, woody framework.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Journal of applied genetics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Calicotome spinosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Calicotome spinosa 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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |