Chamaecytisus rochelii
Chamaecytisus rochelii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chamaecytisus rochelii, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique therapeutic properties, this species offers diverse biological benefits. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal potential is essential for exploring its role in holistic wellness and its growing significance in modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Chamaecytisus Albus Subsp. Obscurus · Chamaecytisus Ambiguus · 13 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Chamaecytisus rocheliiSynonyms
- 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
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.
| 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 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chamaecytisus rochelii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chrysin, genistein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chrysin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genistein | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
chrysin
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
- Biomolecules
genistein
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
- 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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |