Cytisus proliferus
Chamaecytisus proliferus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cytisus proliferus, scientifically known as Chamaecytisus proliferus, is a remarkable flowering shrub native to specific Mediterranean regions. Renowned for its dense, vibrant blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical interest. Its unique chemical properties offer potential medicinal benefits, making it a subject of study for developing natural therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Escabon · Tagasaste · 2 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Diaxulon Proliferus · Cytisus Proliferus
Names
Common Names
- Escabon
- Tagasaste
- Tree Lucern
- Tree lucerne
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Chamaecytisus palmensis
- Árbol de Lucerna
- Tagasaste
- Arbol de Lucerna
German:
- Sprossender Zwergginster
- Sprossender Zwergginster
French:
- Chamaecytisus palmensis
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Chamaecytisus proliferusSynonyms
- Diaxulon proliferus
- Cytisus proliferus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 wide and diverse geographical range spanning multiple continents and climatic zones. Within the Macaronesian region, its presence is specifically noted in the Canary Islands. Its distribution extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Ethiopia. Furthermore, the species inhabits parts of East Tropical Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania. Finally, its reach expands significantly eastward to encompass the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within India.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chamaecytisus proliferus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D-galactose, L-leucine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| D-galactose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-leucine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
D-galactose
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
L-leucine
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)