Chamaecytisus eriocarpus subsp. eriocarpus

Chamaecytisus eriocarpus subsp. eriocarpus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (73 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Chamaecytisus eriocarpus subsp. eriocarpus, is a resilient deciduous shrub prized for its ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Native to specific woodland habitats, this plant features distinctive fuzzy foliage and vibrant blooms, offering unique phytochemical properties that have long drawn interest in traditional botanical healing practices.

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Native range
Europe
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Chamaecytisus eriocarpus subsp. eriocarpus

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout the diverse landscapes of Southeastern Europe. Within this region, it can be found growing in the various terrains of Albania and Bulgaria. Its range also extends into the country of Greece, where it occupies specific ecological niches. Additionally, the species is present in the European portion of Türkiye. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the rugged areas of the Northwest Balkan Peninsula.

Region Area
Southeastern Europe Albania
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Türkiye-in-Europe
Southeastern Europe NW. Balkan Pen.
Western Asia East Aegean Is.
Western Asia Türkiye

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Chamaecytisus eriocarpus subsp. eriocarpus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein.

Chemicals reported in Chamaecytisus eriocarpus subsp. eriocarpus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
genistein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

genistein

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Activities

Chamaecytisus eriocarpus subsp. eriocarpus has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.

Activities reported in Chamaecytisus eriocarpus subsp. eriocarpus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Abortifacient 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiaggregant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiangiogenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiatherosclerotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer (Breast) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic (Breast) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticlimacteric 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiendoccytotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Abortifacient

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Antiaggregant

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Antiangiogenic

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Antiatherosclerotic

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Anticancer (Breast)

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Anticarcinomic (Breast)

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Anticlimacteric

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Antiendoccytotic

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