Chamaecytisus elongatus
Chamaecytisus elongatus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (79 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Chamaecytisus elongatus, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, this species contains unique bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its role in modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Flower
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Chamaecytisus Elongatus Var. Glaber · Chamaecytisus Glaber · 12 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Verlängerter Zwergginster
French:
- Cytise allongé
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Chamaecytisus elongatusSynonyms
- 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
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chamaecytisus | 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chamaecytisus elongatus, utilizes its flowers as a key component in its biological structure and potential medicinal profile. These blossoms are essential to the plant's reproductive cycle, attracting pollinators and facilitating the development of seeds to ensure the continuation of the species. In many botanical studies involving similar species, the chemical constituents found within the flowers may hold significant interest for pharmacological research.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorophylls | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LYCOPENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sugars | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tocopherols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chlorophylls
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
LYCOPENE
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Sugars
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Tocopherols
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
ascorbic acid
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
genistein
- 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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| hydroethanolic extracts | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infusions | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |